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PPB 760W

1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,507 mi
Last recorded76,507 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto67,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 760W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 76,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 75,833 miles

Slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 20 May 2019 75,833 miles

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,089 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,000 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes close to coil springs etc.

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes close to coil springs etc.

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,270 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,148 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,143 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,217 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion nsf outrigger

Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,783 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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PPB 760W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PPB 760W, 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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PPB 760W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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