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OUH 389M

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,927 mi
Last recorded93,927 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUH 389M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,927 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 85,749 miles

dipped beam comes on with side lights

Fail 14 Feb 2009 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dipped beam comes on with side lights

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,537 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,618 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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OUH 389M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OUH 389M, 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 OUH 389M registered?

OUH 389M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is OUH 389M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUH 389M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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