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RPR 43

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Green Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

20,925 mi
Last recorded20,925 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 43
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 20,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 20,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 20,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 20,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 20,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,315 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 16,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 16,208 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,796 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 12,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,024 miles

Both fronty tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Jul 2007 11,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,381 miles

DUE TO FRONT TO REAR PLASTIC UNDER BODY SHIELD MANY COMPONENTS NOT SEEN..

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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RPR 43 is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Green with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPR 43, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPR 43 registered?

RPR 43 is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is RPR 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 43 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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