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OYL 889R

1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto

White Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,526 mi
Last recorded35,526 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYL 889R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 35,526 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 35,511 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,483 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 35,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,244 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,116 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,599 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,599 miles

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.

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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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.

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