Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles, the 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ferrari Portofino S A (2018)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Ferrari Portofino S A

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Ferrari Portofino posts a 91.5% first-time pass rate, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 6.9%—this is a reassuringly clean reliability picture for a supercar. Petrol engines dominate the dataset (115 of 116 cars) and show that same 91.4% pass rate, indicating no fuel-type variance worth worrying about.

These cars are running genuinely low mileage for their age, averaging just 9,833 miles, which explains both the high pass rate and the minimal failure count of 0.25 per vehicle. The 0.6 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are emerging, so budget for routine servicing; any prospective buyer should insist on a full service history and have a Ferrari specialist inspect the example you're considering, as repair bills on these machines are unforgiving.

We have limited data for the 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 4.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 116 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	115	95.6%	0.25

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,410

typical

5,268

low mileage

12,446

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Ferrari Portofino S A vehicles fall between 5,268 and 12,446 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,268 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,268–12,446 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Ferrari Portofino S As sit.

⚠ Over 16,802 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Ferrari Portofino S A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Ferrari Portofino S As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 104 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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