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DC 37

1977 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,147 mi
Last recorded38,147 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC 37
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 37,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,651 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 37,621 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 37,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive co (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 37,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 30,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DC 37 is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC 37, 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 49 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 DC 37 registered?

DC 37 is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 26 January 1977.

Is DC 37 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC 37 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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