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D5 GDG

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,799 mi
Last recorded35,799 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 GDG
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 35,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 35,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 35,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 35,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,464 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 35,450 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 34,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 34,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,890 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,881 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 33,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,410 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,410 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,335 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari Testarossa?

Based on 4,775 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
fog lamp not working 34
Brake hose bulging under pressure 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
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D5 GDG is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 22,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari Testarossa fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 GDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari Testarossa typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D5 GDG registered?

D5 GDG is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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