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GOE 294V

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,890 mi
Last recorded20,890 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 294V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 20,853 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

All tyres perrished on outer sidewalls

Exhaust slightly blowing on front to centre section joint

Slight play in o/s king pin

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2013 2,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,165 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 2,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres split

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 1,421 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 1,421 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 1,198 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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GOE 294V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 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 GOE 294V, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOE 294V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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