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FERRARI 488 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,750 FERRARI 488s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,845 in 2021 Q3 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 95 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,750).
Rarer than 29% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 488
The Ferrari 488 (Type F142M) is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. The car replaced the 458, being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It was succeeded by the Ferrari F8. The car is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, smaller in displacement but generating a higher power output than the 458's naturally aspirated engine. The 488 GTB was named "The Supercar of the Year 2015" by car magazine Top Gear, as well as becoming Motor Trend's 2017 "Best Driver's Car". Jeremy Clarkson announced the 488 Pista as his...
FERRARI 488 — questions & answers
How many FERRARI 488 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,750 FERRARI 488 were still registered in the UK — 1,308 licensed and on the road, plus 442 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FERRARI 488 rare?
The FERRARI 488 is uncommon, with 1,750 still about, making it rarer than 29% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FERRARI 488 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FERRARI 488 on UK roads fell by 7 (0.4%).
What fuel do most FERRARI 488 use?
Most FERRARI 488 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.
When did the FERRARI 488 peak?
The FERRARI 488 peaked at 1,845 registered in 2021 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q4.