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C189 BYW

1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,430 mi
Last recorded73,430 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto56,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC189 BYW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,103 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 66,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,246 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 60,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,091 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,699 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 40,930 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,930 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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C189 BYW is a 1986 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 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 56,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C189 BYW, 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 40 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C189 BYW registered?

C189 BYW is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is C189 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C189 BYW 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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