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S50 RED

1998 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,288 mi
Last recorded26,288 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 RED
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 26,288 miles

NONE

Pass 29 Jan 2025 26,210 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 26,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 26,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 26,200 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 26,197 miles

After market exhaust fitted

Engine under tray vents damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2016 26,194 miles

NONE

Pass 24 Oct 2015 26,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,088 miles

Both rear tyres are void of tread on the in side edges

Compertition ues silencer

Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,009 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2012 25,865 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,776 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 25,652 miles

Both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges (295 35 18 Goodyear F1)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 25,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,534 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2008 25,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,753 miles

Rear handbrake shoes binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2005 23,532 miles

advise long travel hand brake leaver

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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S50 RED is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S50 RED, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S50 RED?

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What year was S50 RED registered?

S50 RED is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S50 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 RED shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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