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RD51 FRL

2001 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,416 mi
Last recorded12,416 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ferrari 55018,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 FRL
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 12,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 12,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 12,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 12,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 11,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,597 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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RD51 FRL is a 2001 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 18,946 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 RD51 FRL, 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 25 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 RD51 FRL?

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What year was RD51 FRL registered?

RD51 FRL is a 2001 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RD51 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 FRL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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