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C195 BYW

1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto56,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC195 BYW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,510 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Jacking points corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,867 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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C195 BYW is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C195 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 C195 BYW registered?

C195 BYW is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C195 BYW safe to buy?

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