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BYO 46T

1979 Aston Martin V8

Bronze Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 46T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,118 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 72,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,075 miles

Offside Front King Pin has very slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,951 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 69,951 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,442 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,365 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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BYO 46T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Bronze with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,736 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 BYO 46T, 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 47 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 BYO 46T registered?

BYO 46T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BYO 46T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYO 46T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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