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OPW 20

1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto67,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 20
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,350 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,350 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,799 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,330 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 61,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 61,251 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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OPW 20 is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPW 20, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPW 20?

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What year was OPW 20 registered?

OPW 20 is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is OPW 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 20 shows 16 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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