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R224 GPT

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,962 mi
Last recorded1,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 GPT
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 1,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 1,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 1,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 1,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 1,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 1,443 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 1,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 315 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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R224 GPT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R224 GPT, 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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How do I check the history of R224 GPT?

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What year was R224 GPT registered?

R224 GPT is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R224 GPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 GPT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R224 GPT have outstanding finance?

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