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1999 Ferrari 550 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 550 models manufactured in 1999, based on 777 real MOT test results.

91.4%
Pass Rate
8.6%
Fail Rate
777
Total Tests
28,987
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all 550 cars tested in 1999. Want to see how cars built in 1999 hold up over time?

View 1999 Ferrari 550 vintage page โ†’ (97.2% current pass rate)

1999 Ferrari 550 MOT Analysis

The 1999 Ferrari 550 has an MOT pass rate of 91.4% based on 777 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,987 miles on the odometer. With a 8.6% failure rate, the 1999 550 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Ferrari 550 is Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ50โ€“200 per belt.

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall 550 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.3%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 28,987 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Seat Belts0.09% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Seat Belts0.090.3%2

Mileage Statistics

28,987
Mean
18,382
Median
9,826
25th Percentile
30,743
75th Percentile
2.97% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Ferrari 550 has an MOT pass rate of 91.4% based on 777 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,987 miles on the odometer. With a 8.6% failure rate, the 1999 550 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Ferrari 550, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to seat belts and supplementary restraint systems: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard. With relatively low average mileage of 28,987 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems โ€” 0.3% of failures

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1999 Ferrari 550 models. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs: ยฃ50โ€“200 per belt. Pre-MOT check: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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