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452 PBM

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,720 mi
Last recorded74,720 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration452 PBM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,459 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,453 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,888 miles

front wiper blades smeary

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,341 miles

Coolant leak

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight n/s/f wheel imbalance

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,805 miles

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

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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452 PBM is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 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 452 PBM, 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 47 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 452 PBM registered?

452 PBM is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is 452 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 452 PBM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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