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GYO 13

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,610 mi
Last recorded43,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 13
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake efficiency only just met

inner of doors corroded

steering light

Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner of doors corroded

steering light

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,595 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 43,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GYO 13 is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 GYO 13, 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 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYO 13 registered?

GYO 13 is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 25 April 1974.

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