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ARB 2

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,729 mi
Last recorded46,729 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 2
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 46,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 46,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,648 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,785 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 38,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 34,411 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,845 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,280 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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ARB 2 is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ARB 2, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARB 2?

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What year was ARB 2 registered?

ARB 2 is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ARB 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARB 2 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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