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3786 VC

1973 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,178 mi
Last recorded34,178 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3786 VC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,178 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,439 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 33,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 33,407 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft has some play

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gear box

Some play in steering and suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,210 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,102 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 32,102 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door stiff

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,202 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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3786 VC is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 39,727 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3786 VC, 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 53 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 3786 VC registered?

3786 VC is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is 3786 VC safe to buy?

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