2018 Ferrari 488 · 2,620 MOT tests
2018 Ferrari 488 reliability
2018 Ferrari 488s fail 4% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 488 years (2,620 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ferrari 488s: 3.9%)
- 4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ferrari 488s: 3.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 8,649
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,620
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (996% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ferrari 488
Fail rate by area
- Number plates and VIN1.6%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Tyres0.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0%
- Body, chassis and structure0%
- Steering0%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Number plate missing or insecure 0.69%
A missing or loose number plate is illegal and must be fixed before the car is used on the road.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.46%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.34%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.19%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.11%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.76%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.11%) · Tyre showing slight damage (0.11%)
Other years
Every Ferrari 488 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ferrari 488 reliable?
2018 Ferrari 488s fail 4% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 488 years (2,620 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ferrari 488 MOT?
Most often number plate missing or insecure (0.69% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.46% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ferrari 488 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ferrari 488 shows 8,649 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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