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LAY 846P

1975 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,283 mi
Last recorded82,283 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1975 Aston Martin V878,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAY 846P
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 82,282 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,090 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,038 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 82,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front undersheild insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,868 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

undersheilds fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,868 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

undersheilds fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,856 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,856 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,643 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/f jacking point poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,643 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/f jacking point poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,490 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in under side of vehicle

front disc pitted

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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LAY 846P is a 1975 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,490 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAY 846P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAY 846P registered?

LAY 846P is a 1975 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 18 September 1975.

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