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R55 OFE

1999 Ferrari 550

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,338 mi
Last recorded51,338 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 55027,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 OFE
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 47,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,889 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,909 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 41,651 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

fuel flap will not open on button

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 41,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,351 miles

advise both rear tyres getting close to limits

Pass 19 May 2012 39,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,972 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edges

advise offside front fog not working

Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,814 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

both front tyres inner edge worn

offside front anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,814 miles

both front tyres inner edge worn

offside front anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chip in windscreen zone 'a' borderline

Nearside headlamp aims slightly high

Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,476 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550?

Based on 5,882 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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R55 OFE is a 1999 Ferrari 550 in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 27,018 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 OFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R55 OFE registered?

R55 OFE is a 1999 Ferrari 550, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is R55 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 OFE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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