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R149 UDD

1998 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,968 mi
Last recorded71,968 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 UDD
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,075 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking Leaking into cabin via brake pedal control lever,dust boot wet (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,219 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,578 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,134 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,705 miles

both rear tyres near wear marks

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,545 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,155 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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R149 UDD is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R149 UDD, 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 R149 UDD registered?

R149 UDD is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R149 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 UDD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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