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R469 ESG

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,179 mi
Last recorded43,179 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 ESG
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,179 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,056 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2015 42,698 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,430 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 40,885 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 40,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,154 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

covers fitted to underside

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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R469 ESG is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R469 ESG, 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 R469 ESG registered?

R469 ESG is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R469 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 ESG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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