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S789 HGD

1999 Ferrari 550

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,444 mi
Last recorded31,444 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 55027,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 HGD
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 31,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished and cracking outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 31,145 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished and cracking outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,824 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,707 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,463 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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S789 HGD is a 1999 Ferrari 550 in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S789 HGD, 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 S789 HGD registered?

S789 HGD is a 1999 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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