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PYN 179R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,851 mi
Last recorded70,851 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYN 179R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 70,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,258 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,936 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,866 miles

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

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,206 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,195 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,694 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,570 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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PYN 179R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYN 179R, 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 PYN 179R registered?

PYN 179R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 10 March 1977.

Is PYN 179R safe to buy?

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