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ECX 476V

1979 Aston Martin V8

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,362 mi
Last recorded92,362 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECX 476V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 92,362 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 92,361 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 91,262 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 91,120 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 91,120 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,943 miles

nearside front tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,943 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

nearside front tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both reardisccorroded

front brake disc slighty worn

underbody has corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both reardisccorroded

front brake disc slighty worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,892 miles

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

brake lin es corroded

coil sprin g corroded

underbody has corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2009 88,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

brake lin es corroded

coil sprin g corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 86,683 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 84,469 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 84,469 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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ECX 476V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,736 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECX 476V, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ECX 476V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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