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PPA 893W

1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto67,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPA 893W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 71,385 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 71,385 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 71,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,127 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 71,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,737 miles

both frdnt tyres worn on inner and outer edges low n/s/f tyer side wall cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 70,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 70,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,987 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 69,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PPA 893W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 67,549 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 PPA 893W, 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 45 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 PPA 893W registered?

PPA 893W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PPA 893W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPA 893W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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