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P861 LJB

1996 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 LJB
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 65,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 64,836 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,299 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,689 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 53,882 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 53,670 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,580 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,083 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)

engine noisey

offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

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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P861 LJB is a 1996 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P861 LJB, 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 30 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P861 LJB registered?

P861 LJB is a 1996 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P861 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 LJB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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