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OYL 890R

1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,179 mi
Last recorded54,179 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto43,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYL 890R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 54,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 53,808 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 53,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,627 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 890R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OYL 890R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OYL 890R?

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What year was OYL 890R registered?

OYL 890R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OYL 890R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYL 890R shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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