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R678 NWT

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,571 mi
Last recorded44,571 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 NWT
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 44,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in the inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,579 miles

undertray(s) fitted preventing some components from being inspected

Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,160 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,810 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 30,805 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,900 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 2 Sep 2011 26,133 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,456 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under shields fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,303 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full under shields fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,917 miles

Full undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2008 17,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,321 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,074 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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R678 NWT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R678 NWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R678 NWT registered?

R678 NWT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R678 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 NWT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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