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S55 OGT

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,770 mi
Last recorded47,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 OGT
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 47,770 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 47,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,058 miles

cant fully inspect under side as covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 43,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 43,708 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,898 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,898 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,468 miles

corrosion at front of offside outer sill panel

offside front fog lamp broken

unable to fully checked brake lines due to plastic coverings

Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion at front of offside outer sill panel

offside front fog lamp broken

unable to fully checked brake lines due to plastic coverings

Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,538 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 26 Jan 2007 35,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S55 OGT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S55 OGT, 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 S55 OGT?

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What year was S55 OGT registered?

S55 OGT is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S55 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 OGT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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