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R845 KAW

1998 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5473cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,073 mi
Last recorded38,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 KAW
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,473cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 38,073 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,627 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,041 miles

Central Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated exhaust heat sensor wiring rubbed on floor req attn!! (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,364 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 30,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,595 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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R845 KAW is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R845 KAW, 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

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What year was R845 KAW registered?

R845 KAW is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R845 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R845 KAW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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