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BIB 3291

1975 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,458 mi
Last recorded45,458 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Aston Martin V878,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 3291
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 45,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,436 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 44,799 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,799 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 40,903 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 40,898 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,409 miles

Both rear shockabsorber drop links fouling rebound stops .

Play in both front lower swivels .

Rear hand brake pads worn low .

Slight play in both track rod ends .

Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,760 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both rear shockabsorber drop links fouling rebound stops .

Play in both front lower swivels .

Rear hand brake pads worn low .

Slight play in both track rod ends .

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side front jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2005 29,689 miles

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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BIB 3291 is a 1975 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,490 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 BIB 3291, 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 51 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BIB 3291 is a 1975 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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