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8 CPB

1973 Aston Martin V8

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,875 mi
Last recorded14,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CPB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 14,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 14,260 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 13,603 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 12,657 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 12,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 12,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 11,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 10,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 10,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 9,041 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 7,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 6,917 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 6,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 5,982 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2014 5,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear diff leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2014 5,925 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on gear box speedo inlet sump and rear diff

slight play in front n/s steering joints

slight play in rear disc brakes on both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2013 5,098 miles

hand brak e lever button stick in noww and then

slight play in top steering colom bush

Pass 13 Sep 2012 4,192 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2011 3,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all underneath is undersealed

brake pipes slightly greased

excessive grease on both front king pins

slight play in steering column

transmission fluid leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 3,295 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all underneath is undersealed

brake pipes slightly greased

excessive grease on both front king pins

slight play in steering column

transmission fluid leak

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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8 CPB is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 8 CPB, 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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8 CPB is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 5 March 1973.

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