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FGL 45V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,508 mi
Last recorded37,508 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGL 45V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 26,478 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,915 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,556 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 23,551 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,844 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 21,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,698 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,168 miles

offside front top shock absorber mount area starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 15,558 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,699 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,657 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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FGL 45V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 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 FGL 45V, 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 47 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 FGL 45V registered?

FGL 45V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FGL 45V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGL 45V shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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