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NPH 200W

1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,901 mi
Last recorded25,901 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto67,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 200W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,508 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 25,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 25,226 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking fuel rail area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 24,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 23,746 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 22,039 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2017 22,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,235 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 21,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 20,467 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres old

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 20,467 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres old

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,195 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 17,618 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 17,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,342 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,325 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,282 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,282 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NPH 200W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 67,549 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 NPH 200W, 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 45 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NPH 200W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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