2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Ferrari F430 MOT pass rate and common faults

245 MOT tests in 2024. 94.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

166Well above average
Passed first time94.7%
Failed or needed repairs5.3%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  4. Position lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible0.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.4%
  8. Parking (secondary brake performance): on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel0.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes2.9%
  2. Number plates & VIN2.0%
  3. Lights & electrics1.2%
  4. Suspension1.2%
  5. Steering0.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Ferrari F430?

In 2024, 94.7% of 2008 Ferrari F430 cars passed their MOT first time, across 245 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ferrari F430?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Ferrari F430 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 166, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).