Ferrari 550
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 531 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
531
Best Year
1999 (98%)
Years Covered
5
About the Ferrari 550
The Ferrari 550 has been tested 531 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (1997 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 116 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 90%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FERRARI 550s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 47,967 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 21,530 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ferrari 550 by Year
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