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PHV 394R

1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,386 mi
Last recorded42,386 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 394R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 42,386 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 42,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 42,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,036 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at some joins / clamps (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Under shield fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,060 miles

small spilt in offside front track rod end grease boot

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,337 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,730 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 May 2010 37,918 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 May 2010 37,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,852 miles

nearside headlight beam getting weak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,763 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear watts linkage

Pass 18 Aug 2005 33,721 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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PHV 394R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PHV 394R, 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 PHV 394R registered?

PHV 394R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 15 December 1976.

Is PHV 394R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHV 394R shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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