CarVerify

Free Car Check

R126 RBD

1997 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,578 mi
Last recorded55,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 RBD
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 55,578 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,406 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,285 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock lower bush had slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake connector block is quite badly corroded but is not leaking fluid.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,545 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,306 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 46,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & slight cut in inner sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,803 miles

BRAKE PIPE UNION BLOCK ON OFFSIDE FRONT CORRODING

Fail 12 May 2008 42,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

BRAKE PIPE UNION BLOCK ON OFFSIDE FRONT CORRODING

Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,682 miles

WIPER BLADES

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
Full Ferrari 550 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R126 RBD is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R126 RBD, 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

How do I check the history of R126 RBD?

You can check the full history of R126 RBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R126 RBD registered?

R126 RBD is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R126 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 RBD shows 18 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.

Does R126 RBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R126 RBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.