1997 Ferrari 550 5.5L Petrol · R17 LAN
1997 Ferrari 550 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 69,437 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FERRARI 550
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R17 LAN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 69,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R17 LAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ferrari 550 (R17 LAN) between January 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
R17 LAN Mileage History
- 18/01/200638,307 mi
- 09/08/200639,053 mi+746 mi
- 11/03/200845,952 mi+6,899 mi
- 11/03/200845,952 mi
- 25/02/200948,286 mi+2,334 mi
- 03/03/200948,286 mi
- 29/04/201050,207 mi+1,921 mi
- 29/04/201050,207 mi
- 27/05/201152,040 mi+1,833 mi
- 29/06/201252,090 mi+50 mi
- 17/09/201352,327 mi+237 mi
- 19/03/201553,669 mi+1,342 mi
- 21/03/201553,669 mi
- 03/06/201655,352 mi+1,683 mi
- 22/11/201758,983 mi+3,631 mi
- 22/10/201859,771 mi+788 mi
- 13/11/201962,350 mi+2,579 mi
- 17/08/202063,104 mi+754 mi
- 12/08/202164,070 mi+966 mi
- 10/08/202265,114 mi+1,044 mi
- 08/08/202366,425 mi+1,311 mi
- 20/08/202467,209 mi+784 mi
- 19/09/202567,414 mi+205 mi
- 02/10/202669,437 mi+2,023 mi
Average of roughly 1,504 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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