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1973 AM

1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto62,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1973 AM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,482 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by lower arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 70,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,591 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,897 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 60,696 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 55,759 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,457 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 39,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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1973 AM is a 1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 62,376 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 Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1973 AM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 51 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1973 AM is a 1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 5 August 1975.

Is 1973 AM safe to buy?

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