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CYW 976V

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,852 mi
Last recorded40,852 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 976V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,862 miles

N/S Fuel flap seal not seated correctly. Rectified on test.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,027 miles

N/S door mirror slighty lose

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking between tred blocks all four tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,138 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,030 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 30,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,721 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,978 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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CYW 976V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 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 CYW 976V, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYW 976V registered?

CYW 976V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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The MOT history for CYW 976V shows 14 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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