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BRJ 162K

1972 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 162K
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to clutch and brake master cylinders slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 56,077 miles

Direction indicator not working Front & Rear not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Front & Rear not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe leading to brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mountings deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to clutch and brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,062 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Goes off intermittently (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,979 miles

Brake & clutch fluid supply pipes to master cylinders corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 55,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Steering rack gaiter split Both (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Master cylinder feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,623 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,623 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 55,493 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,899 miles

only slight servo assistance

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,893 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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BRJ 162K is a 1972 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BRJ 162K, 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 54 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRJ 162K is a 1972 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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