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NPH 222W

1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,477 mi
Last recorded80,477 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto67,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 222W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,454 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,806 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,841 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,891 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 74,871 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front steering and suspension components corroded

n/s/f inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r jacking point corroded

rear suspension components and mountings corroded

underguard fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 72,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear drive shaft oil seal weeping, as yet no contamination to rear disc brake

Pass 19 May 2005 69,538 miles

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 222W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NPH 222W, 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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What year was NPH 222W registered?

NPH 222W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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