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ER 646

1998 Ferrari 550

Green Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

50,812 mi
Last recorded50,812 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER 646
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,812 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 50,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 49,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 48,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 48,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 48,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 48,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 47,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 47,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe disconnected. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak large oil leak around front of engine.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,863 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 8 Apr 2011 44,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,434 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 19,352 miles

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

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

park brake has low reserve

Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 16,467 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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ER 646 is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Green with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 ER 646, 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 ER 646?

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What year was ER 646 registered?

ER 646 is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is ER 646 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER 646 shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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