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AGT 816W

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,587 mi
Last recorded85,587 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGT 816W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,587 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,392 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 81,131 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,121 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 79,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,733 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 77,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AGT 816W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 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 AGT 816W, 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 46 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 AGT 816W registered?

AGT 816W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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