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RCV 6R

1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Yellow Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,221 mi
Last recorded19,221 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 6R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 19,221 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 19,179 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all four brakes stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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RCV 6R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Yellow with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RCV 6R, 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 RCV 6R registered?

RCV 6R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 13 December 1976.

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