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ARF 319T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 319T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,610 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,610 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,711 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,696 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,262 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,474 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 85,757 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 84,053 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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ARF 319T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ARF 319T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARF 319T registered?

ARF 319T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 5 February 1979.

Is ARF 319T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 319T shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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