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R471 HNE

1997 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,783 mi
Last recorded104,783 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 HNE
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 104,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,920 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 99,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,680 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 92,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,978 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,978 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 88,471 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 9 Sep 2010 81,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,695 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,146 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,017 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,635 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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R471 HNE is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,689 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 R471 HNE, 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 29 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R471 HNE registered?

R471 HNE is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R471 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 HNE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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