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L1 FMA

1998 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,122 mi
Last recorded55,122 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 FMA
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,122 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 May 2017 54,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,247 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,135 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,563 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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L1 FMA is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L1 FMA, 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

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What year was L1 FMA registered?

L1 FMA is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L1 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 FMA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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