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R793 BKW

1998 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,072 mi
Last recorded21,072 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 BKW
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 21,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 20,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 20,738 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,714 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,712 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,067 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 19,774 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,051 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,932 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 18,932 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,794 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,236 miles

advise customer changed own number plates at time of test

underside of car fitted with covers

Pass 8 May 2008 17,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,076 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 15,932 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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R793 BKW is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R793 BKW, 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.

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What year was R793 BKW registered?

R793 BKW is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R793 BKW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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