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CPB 516Y

1983 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,226 mi
Last recorded73,226 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 516Y
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2021 73,226 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 73,226 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2009 73,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,030 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 72,208 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 72,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,706 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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CPB 516Y is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CPB 516Y, 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 43 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 CPB 516Y registered?

CPB 516Y is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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