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R210 YVP

1998 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 YVP
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 42,224 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 41,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,371 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,048 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 18 Jan 2017 40,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,894 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 39,886 miles

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

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 20 Jan 2015 39,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 37,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,365 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,149 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,441 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,156 miles

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

nearside wiper blade poor

Fail 26 Jul 2007 31,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,652 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 30,652 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

ADVICE SLIEGHT WHEEL BEARING PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT †ADVICE SLIEGHT LEAK IN NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKOBSORBER

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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R210 YVP is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R210 YVP, 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.

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What year was R210 YVP registered?

R210 YVP is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R210 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 YVP shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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