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534 ASM

1971 Aston Martin V8

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,541 mi
Last recorded37,541 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin V846,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration534 ASM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,522 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 37,522 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 37,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,396 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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534 ASM is a 1971 Aston Martin V8 in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 46,499 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 534 ASM, 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 55 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 534 ASM registered?

534 ASM is a 1971 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is 534 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 534 ASM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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