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W347 XAA

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,889 mi
Last recorded46,889 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 XAA
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,889 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 46,877 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD pattern projected (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating rust build up on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD pattern projected (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating rust build up on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rust build up on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rust build up on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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W347 XAA is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W347 XAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W347 XAA registered?

W347 XAA is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is W347 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W347 XAA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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