2018 FERRARI 4883.9L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 20,930 miles recorded, this RED 2018 FERRARI 488 runs on PETROL with a 3902cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 3902cc
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2018 Ferrari 488 (17 GU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2021 to September 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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Common Problems: FERRARI 488
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Turbocharger Seal Leaks(Serious)
In rare cases, the seals in the turbochargers can fail, leading to oil being pulled into the intake or exhaust.
- Turbo Wastegate Actuator Wear(Serious)
The electronically controlled wastegate actuators on the twin IHI turbochargers can develop wear in the linkage or internal motor, leading to inconsistent boost pressure, turbo flutter sounds, and eventual loss of power. Owners report a faint fan-like flutter from the rear air intakes as an early warning sign. Complete turbo failure can follow if left unaddressed, with replacement units costing around £10,000 each.
- Oil Consumption and Carbon Buildup(Moderate)
The twin-turbo V8 can develop higher-than-expected oil consumption as mileage increases, with owners reporting up to 1 litre per 1,500 miles under hard use. Additionally, carbon buildup on the direct-injection intake valves is a known issue, requiring periodic walnut blasting to restore performance and prevent misfires.
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