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R877 RSS

1997 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,845 mi
Last recorded22,845 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 RSS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,845 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 22,843 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 May 2013 22,376 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 22,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perrished

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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R877 RSS is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R877 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R877 RSS registered?

R877 RSS is a 1997 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R877 RSS safe to buy?

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