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R929 JBA

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,617 mi
Last recorded89,617 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 JBA
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,515 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 88,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R929 JBA is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,689 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 R929 JBA, 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 29 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 R929 JBA?

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What year was R929 JBA registered?

R929 JBA is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R929 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R929 JBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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