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245 BCJ

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

9,142 mi
Last recorded9,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 BCJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 9,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 8,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 7,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 5,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 4,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020
Fail 2 Jul 2020

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 102,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 101,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 98,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 97,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 95,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 94,268 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 93,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 92,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 89,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 88,553 miles

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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245 BCJ is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 245 BCJ, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 245 BCJ registered?

245 BCJ is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is 245 BCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 245 BCJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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