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R7 RCM

1998 Ferrari 550

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,536 mi
Last recorded70,536 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RCM
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,334 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 69,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 69,946 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,805 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,956 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 68,956 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,427 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,033 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 RCM is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R7 RCM, 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 R7 RCM registered?

R7 RCM is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R7 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 RCM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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