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JDV 163Y

1983 Ferrari 512

Red Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,253 mi
Last recorded41,253 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 51224,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDV 163Y
MakeFerrari
Model512
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,245 miles

suspension bushes perishing no movement detected

Fail 8 Jun 2020 41,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 41,231 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal missing from cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension bushes perishing no play detected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate lamps dim

Wheel bearing type movement detected at both front wheels

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,154 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 41,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside beam image kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate lights dim

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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JDV 163Y is a 1983 Ferrari 512 in Red with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Ferrari 512 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,528 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 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 JDV 163Y, 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 43 years old, this Ferrari 512 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDV 163Y registered?

JDV 163Y is a 1983 Ferrari 512, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JDV 163Y safe to buy?

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