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800 BS

1998 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,015 mi
Last recorded38,015 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 BS
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,015 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,015 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 34,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slight cracking

all front suspension bushes starting to perish & split

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish & split

slight damage to n/s rear wheel rim

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 24 May 2007 31,437 miles

1, front tread on 2-3mm

Fail 24 May 2007 31,437 miles

1, front tread on 2-3mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 26,689 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550?

Based on 5,882 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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800 BS is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 800 BS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 800 BS registered?

800 BS is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is 800 BS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 800 BS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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