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Ferrari 488 - 2019

9.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ferrari 488, model year 2019. Sample size: 473 cars, 1,301 tests and 117 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 473 cars

The 2019 Ferrari 488 exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate of 9 per 100 cars compared to the average of 106 per 100, marking a 91.5% improvement. This model shows particular strength in categories such as brakes and steering, with defects in these areas being almost non-existent, in stark contrast to the average rates. Although mileage-related trends indicate higher defect rates as mileage increases, the 488 remains exceptional, especially in lower mileage ranges, where it shows a defect rate of 170 per 100 for vehicles with 0-31,000 miles. Overall, the Ferrari 488 stands out positively across multiple categories, demonstrating superior reliability relative to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 473 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 99.5% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 79.7% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 79.2% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 90.1% better
11.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 88.2% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 289 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 16
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 3
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2

Serious faults (Top 10)

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 1