Ferrari 456
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 396 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
396
Best Year
1994 (96%)
Years Covered
7
About the Ferrari 456
The Ferrari 456 has been tested 396 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (1994 to 2000), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1994 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 52 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 80%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older FERRARI 456s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 12 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 48,731 miles, while the newest (2000) averages 37,968 miles.
Compared to the Ferrari brand average of 96%, the 456 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ferrari models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2000 detailsHow reliable is the Ferrari 456?
Ferrari 456 by Year
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