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R148 LAF

1998 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 LAF
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 46,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2012 43,263 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,368 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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R148 LAF is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R148 LAF, 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 R148 LAF?

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What year was R148 LAF registered?

R148 LAF is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R148 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 LAF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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