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5120 AD

1981 Ferrari 512

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,743 mi
Last recorded26,743 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration5120 AD
MakeFerrari
Model512
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 26,743 miles

All suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 26,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 26,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,171 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 26,171 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel and coolant leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Ferrari 512?

Based on 1,689 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
174
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
fog lamp not working 14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
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5120 AD is a 1981 Ferrari 512 in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ferrari 512 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5120 AD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 512 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Ferrari 512 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5120 AD registered?

5120 AD is a 1981 Ferrari 512, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is 5120 AD safe to buy?

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