MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,204 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
nearside and offside front wheel bearings appear slightly noisey.
nearside front outer sill corroded
Corrossion to chassis (outside of a specified area)
Wash/wiper switch insecure
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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