Ferrari 550 Maranello
From 271 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper not operating or missing, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, wiper not operating or missing, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper not operating or missing | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 2 |
| audible warning inoperative | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 2 |
| a passenger seat insecure | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 100% | - |
Typical mileage
Half of all 550 Maranellos tested had between 21,626 and 42,113 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,140 median miles, the 550 Maranello has 0.014 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ferrari models
| Ferrari 488 | 96.8% |
| Ferrari California | 95.8% |
| Ferrari F430 | 95.7% |
| Ferrari Portofino S-A | 95.6% |
| Ferrari F355 | 92.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ferrari 550 Maranello MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 550 Maranello has a 95.2% MOT pass rate based on 271 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 550 Maranello?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 550 Maranello is wiper not operating or missing, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 550 Maranello at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 550 Maranello is 33,140 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,626 and 42,113 miles.
Buying a used 550 Maranello?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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