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RIW 550

1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,566 mi
Last recorded35,566 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello27,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 550
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,453 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 35,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,772 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,733 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,191 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 32,191 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,545 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,046 miles

N/S Headlamp Aim On Limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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RIW 550 is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIW 550, 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 27 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIW 550?

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What year was RIW 550 registered?

RIW 550 is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is RIW 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 550 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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