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RDS 80R

1977 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDS 80R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside screenwash jet not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,068 miles

Nearside Front jacking point excessively corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail excessively corroded adjacent to exhaust silencer

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower pipe joining n/s front oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall

outer sill panels covered

slight blow from o/s exhaust pipe joining centre silencer

Fail 22 Jun 2022 93,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking point excessively corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail excessively corroded adjacent to exhaust silencer

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower pipe joining n/s front oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall

outer sill panels covered

slight blow from o/s exhaust pipe joining centre silencer

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,433 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 86,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at fuel tank / chassis area (6.1.B.2)

O/S & N/S fuel cap rubber seals perishing

Oil leak ~Engine oil leak covering many front components~ ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers worn

flexi brake hose,s rusty at metal ends

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,122 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wheel bearings appear slightly noisey.

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,111 miles

Corrossion to chassis (outside of a specified area)

Wash/wiper switch insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2006 65,111 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Corrossion to chassis (outside of a specified area)

Wash/wiper switch insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2006 65,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RDS 80R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDS 80R, 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 49 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDS 80R registered?

RDS 80R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 7 February 1977.

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