CarVerify

Free Car Check

7497 HJ

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,729 mi
Last recorded24,729 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration7497 HJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 24,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 23,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,447 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,354 miles

damp around power steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 13,474 miles

n/s exhaust tail pipe mounting fractured

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,363 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

7497 HJ is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 7497 HJ, 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 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 7497 HJ?

You can check the full history of 7497 HJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 7497 HJ registered?

7497 HJ is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 5 May 1974.

Is 7497 HJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7497 HJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 7497 HJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 7497 HJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.