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R7 FER

1999 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,531 mi
Last recorded26,531 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 55027,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 FER
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 26,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 26,511 miles

Offside Front Floor pan loose

Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 26,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,190 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 24,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,251 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 21,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,018 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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R7 FER is a 1999 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 27,018 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 R7 FER, 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 27 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R7 FER?

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What year was R7 FER registered?

R7 FER is a 1999 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R7 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 FER 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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