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AJK 60

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,799 mi
Last recorded14,799 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJK 60
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 14,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 14,676 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 14,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 14,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,204 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 12,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 12,542 miles

Coolant leak

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

boot floor corroded and holes

Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,542 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

boot floor corroded and holes

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 12,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,293 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 10,293 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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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AJK 60 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 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 AJK 60, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJK 60 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 19 September 1979.

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