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R550 LUG

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,950 mi
Last recorded50,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 LUG
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,950 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 50,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,170 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,420 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,651 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,176 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper split on edge

Pass 17 May 2011 44,020 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 44,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

under side checked as well as can due to undertray

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,511 miles

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

crack in windscreen behind mirror

tested as best possible due to plastic under trays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,878 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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R550 LUG is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R550 LUG, 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 R550 LUG registered?

R550 LUG is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R550 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 LUG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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