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R829 CDC

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,877 mi
Last recorded28,877 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 CDC
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,015 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,373 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 25,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 24,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,246 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,048 miles

Full under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,961 miles

Unable to see various underbody components due to full undertrays

Pass 2 May 2014 17,873 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,565 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 7,866 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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R829 CDC is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R829 CDC, 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 R829 CDC?

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What year was R829 CDC registered?

R829 CDC is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R829 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 CDC shows 18 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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