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PHU 326R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,749 mi
Last recorded13,749 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 326R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 13,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,019 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S front brake master cylinder out rigger weak. †Slight exhaust blow around manifolds

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 10,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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PHU 326R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,087 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 PHU 326R, 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 49 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 PHU 326R registered?

PHU 326R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is PHU 326R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 326R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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