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KDH 89N

1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,388 mi
Last recorded60,388 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto62,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDH 89N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front tyre has age cracks not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,706 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fog lamp inoperative

Fail 5 May 2010 58,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fog lamp inoperative

Pass 27 May 2009 58,564 miles

all brake discs rusted

rear fog lamps not working

Fail 15 May 2009 58,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake discs rusted

rear fog lamps not working

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,564 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2009 58,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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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KDH 89N is a 1975 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 55.6%.

Across all 1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 62,376 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 KDH 89N, 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 51 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KDH 89N is a 1975 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 12 February 1975.

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