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Y243 ABL

2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,788 mi
Last recorded6,788 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello16,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 ABL
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 6,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 6,760 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 6,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 6,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 6,462 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 6,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,939 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 5,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside tyre side walls starting to split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,714 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 3,312 miles

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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Y243 ABL is a 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 16,185 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 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y243 ABL, 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 25 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 Y243 ABL registered?

Y243 ABL is a 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y243 ABL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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