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550 MG

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Silver Petrol 5473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,281 mi
Last recorded18,281 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 MG
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,473cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 18,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 16,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 16,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 16,157 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 15,912 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 15,912 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 15,907 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 15,905 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,898 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 15,898 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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550 MG is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Silver with a 5,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 550 MG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 550 MG registered?

550 MG is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 550 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 MG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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