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DUG 10K

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,080 mi
Last recorded53,080 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 10K
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,930 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 49,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2007 45,672 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 May 2007 45,672 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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DUG 10K is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,961 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUG 10K, 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 53 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 DUG 10K registered?

DUG 10K is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 14 November 1973.

Is DUG 10K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUG 10K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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