MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?
Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FMU 398V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 FMU 398V, 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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How do I check the history of FMU 398V?
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What year was FMU 398V registered?
FMU 398V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is FMU 398V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMU 398V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FMU 398V have outstanding finance?
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