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DAD 8K

1980 Ferrari 512

Red Petrol 4943cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 51238,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 8K
MakeFerrari
Model512
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,943cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 54,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,782 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 52,576 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 50,845 miles

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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DAD 8K is a 1980 Ferrari 512 in Red with a 4,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Ferrari 512 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 38,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAD 8K, 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 46 years old, this Ferrari 512 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAD 8K registered?

DAD 8K is a 1980 Ferrari 512, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is DAD 8K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 8K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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