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OWT 55M

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

10,649 mi
Last recorded10,649 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWT 55M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 10,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 10,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 10,373 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 9,942 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 9,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 9,655 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 9,289 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 9,289 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 8,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 8,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 7,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 7,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 7,459 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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OWT 55M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 OWT 55M, 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 OWT 55M registered?

OWT 55M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 4 September 1973.

Is OWT 55M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWT 55M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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