Ferrari 550 - 1998
21.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1998 is 342.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ferrari 550, model year 1998.
Sample size: 104 cars, 180 tests and 39 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 104 cars
The 1998 Ferrari 550 has a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 22 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 339 defects per 100. This represents a remarkable reduction of 94% in defects relative to the average car of the same year. Notably, the Ferrari excels in several categories, including brakes and steering, where it shows almost no issues compared to much higher rates in average vehicles. Additionally, visibility and lighting defects are also minimal for this model, indicating a strong performance in these areas. However, tyre wear is not highlighted as a common issue for this specific model, suggesting that overall, the Ferrari 550 is well-regarded for its reliability compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 104 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 92.6% better
11.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 149.4 / 100 tests
- Braking effort: inadequate at a wheel
- Insufficient reserve travel
- Brake performance unable to be tested
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 70.3% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.3 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- An obstruction: materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 98.4% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.7 / 100 tests
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 93.5% better
16.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 257.8 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber bush excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 95.9% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
- A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 94.4% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.0 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Braking effort: inadequate at a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Serious faults (Top 10)
Braking effort: inadequate at a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake performance unable to be tested
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Insufficient reserve travel
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
An obstruction: materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible
FAIL
Occurrences: 1