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EM 500

1976 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM 500
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,098 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

grateing on o/s/f wheel.

Fail 18 May 2011 73,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

grateing on o/s/f wheel.

Pass 31 May 2007 73,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,361 miles

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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EM 500 is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EM 500, 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 50 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EM 500?

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What year was EM 500 registered?

EM 500 is a 1976 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is EM 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM 500 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EM 500 have outstanding finance?

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