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964 ROD

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,280 mi
Last recorded26,280 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration964 ROD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 26,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,146 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 25,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 25,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn plus link bent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both king pin gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,977 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 24,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,780 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,372 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 23,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,467 miles

all brake and suspesion components corroded.

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,178 miles

All 3 flexible brake hoses ferules starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,997 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 20,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 20,846 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
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964 ROD is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 964 ROD, 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.

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What year was 964 ROD registered?

964 ROD is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 12 February 1974.

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