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JBL 517N

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,414 mi
Last recorded96,414 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 517N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,241 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 86,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,662 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

spare wheel well corroded

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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JBL 517N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBL 517N, 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.

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What year was JBL 517N registered?

JBL 517N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 18 September 1974.

Is JBL 517N safe to buy?

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