MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,526 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/rshocker link bar slight play
n/s/rear shocker link bar has slight play
wiper linkage worn has slight play
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside door mirror insecure
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside door mirror insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?
Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OYL 889R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto in White with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 43,596 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 OYL 889R, 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 50 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 OYL 889R registered?
OYL 889R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1976.
Is OYL 889R safe to buy?
The MOT history for OYL 889R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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