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R80 SAN

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,057 mi
Last recorded13,057 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 SAN
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 13,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 12,856 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 12,841 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake system does not hold its pressure when held at 75% of its application , pressure and effort rise then drop off when held down to zero braking effort (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 12,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 12,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 12,737 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 12,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 12,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 12,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,400 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 5,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 1,214 miles

advise very slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 16 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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R80 SAN is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R80 SAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R80 SAN?

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What year was R80 SAN registered?

R80 SAN is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R80 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 SAN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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