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HWK 961L

1972 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,506 mi
Last recorded63,506 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Aston Martin V8 Auto49,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 961L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 63,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,452 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 63,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 62,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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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HWK 961L is a 1972 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 49,510 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 HWK 961L, 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 54 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 HWK 961L registered?

HWK 961L is a 1972 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 27 November 1972.

Is HWK 961L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWK 961L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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