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R166 OUS

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,849 mi
Last recorded43,849 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 OUS
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 43,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,800 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,484 miles

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,237 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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R166 OUS is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R166 OUS, 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 R166 OUS?

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What year was R166 OUS registered?

R166 OUS is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R166 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 OUS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R166 OUS have outstanding finance?

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