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OO 745

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,574 mi
Last recorded80,574 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 745
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,542 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 25 May 2012 79,487 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 79,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,284 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,284 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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OO 745 is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,961 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 OO 745, 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 53 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 OO 745 registered?

OO 745 is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is OO 745 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 745 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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