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AUR 59S

1977 Aston Martin V8

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,352 mi
Last recorded80,352 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 59S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,495 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,161 miles

oil cooler pipes/hoses leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2014 79,149 miles

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

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

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

oil cooler pipes/hoses leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,981 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 78,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 78,578 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 78,552 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator deteriorating

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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AUR 59S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 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 AUR 59S, 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 49 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUR 59S registered?

AUR 59S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 7 September 1977.

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