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R101 WPU

1997 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,749 mi
Last recorded17,749 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 WPU
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 17,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 17,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 17,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,615 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 17,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 17,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 17,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 17,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,230 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,884 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 16,884 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,413 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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R101 WPU is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R101 WPU, 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 29 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 R101 WPU registered?

R101 WPU is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R101 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 WPU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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