£78,936 (Est: £75,000 - £85,000)
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Historics • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£78,936 (Est: £75,000 - £85,000)
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
UK • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 174
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, sold for £78,936, is a highly original and meticulously maintained example with only 36,910 miles and an exceptional service history. Presented in a sought-after Argento Nürburgring over Nero color combination, it boasts a comprehensive file of documented maintenance, including cambelt replacements by reputable Ferrari specialists and dealers.
Condition
8
The car is described as 'superbly preserved' and 'highly original, meticulously maintained'. It has an excellent service history with regular maintenance and cambelt changes by official dealers and specialists. While a speedometer was replaced, the mileage history is fully supported. The exterior is in a desirable Argento Nürburgring over Nero hide, and the interior is well-appointed. This aligns with the criteria for 'Excellent' condition, requiring only minor reconditioning.
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36,910 miles
ZFFZR49C000111738
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
R80 SAN
1998
Auction
£78,936 (Est: £75,000 - £85,000)
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Historics • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Year: 1998 Make: Ferrari Model: 550 Maranello Registration: R80 SAN
Chassis No: ZFFZR49C000111738
Odometer: 36,910 • Excellent service history • Well specified The Ferrari 550 Maranello is a two-seat grand tourer manufactured from 1996 and is powered by a front engined V12.
It shared its platform and 5,474cc engine with the 456 but was positioned as the company's high-end model.
Featuring a luxurious and spacious interior and, unusually for a Ferrari, the boot could accommodate a set of golf clubs.
The 550 has a tubular steel frame chassis with light aluminium bodywork.
Power steering is variable assist and, to be expected of a car with this performance, disc brakes are fitted all round.
Acceleration is an impressive 4.2 seconds 0-60mph and top speed a reported 199mph.
In total, 3,083 Ferrari 550's were produced of which only 457 were supplied within the UK.
Presented in the timeless and highly desirable combination of Argento Nürburgring over Nero hide, this Ferrari is a supe...
Price Analysis vs Other 550 Maranellos
£47,888
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£122,906
Median Price (Since 2020)
£481,187
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 5th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
13,057 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Feb 2026, 13,057 miles
Passed
On 24th Oct 2024, 12,856 miles
Failed
On 22nd Aug 2024, 12,841 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Brake performance unable to be tested brake system does not hold its pressure when held at 75% of its application , pressure and effort rise then drop off when held down to zero braking effort (1.2.1 (g))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On 17th Nov 2021, 12,773 miles
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