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R771 CLS

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,893 mi
Last recorded18,893 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 CLS
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 18,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 18,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 18,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 17,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,647 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 14,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,988 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 23 Apr 2008 10,581 miles

front/rear tyre treads low

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,578 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,841 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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R771 CLS is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R771 CLS, 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 R771 CLS registered?

R771 CLS is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R771 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 CLS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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