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1 JDK

1977 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,598 mi
Last recorded64,598 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JDK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,480cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,557 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,460 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,327 miles

2 front tyres near legal limits

front pads worn

Fail 10 Oct 2018 64,327 miles

2 front tyres near legal limits

front pads worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 63,878 miles

Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,826 miles

exhaust mountings will soon need replacing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,576 miles

Slight play steering column lower joint, inside edges front tyres worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,491 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

wear found in steering column u/j

Fail 14 Aug 2013 63,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

wear found in steering column u/j

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,419 miles

Front tyres, inside edges worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,225 miles

Panhard rod mounting area at rear of car weakened by corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,210 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,873 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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1 JDK is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 JDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 JDK registered?

1 JDK is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 10 October 1977.

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