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W181 GBT

2000 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,437 mi
Last recorded43,437 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ferrari 55027,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 GBT
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 43,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 42,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 41,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 37,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,390 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 36,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level over maximum

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,703 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,518 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,710 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 27,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,899 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,392 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 25,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,815 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 22,815 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,306 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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W181 GBT is a 2000 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,616 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 W181 GBT, 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 26 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 W181 GBT?

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What year was W181 GBT registered?

W181 GBT is a 2000 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W181 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 GBT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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