MOT Status
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35,373 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?
Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYW 5W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GYW 5W, 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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How do I check the history of GYW 5W?
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What year was GYW 5W registered?
GYW 5W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 24 September 1980.
Is GYW 5W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYW 5W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GYW 5W have outstanding finance?
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