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RFC 999M

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,530 mi
Last recorded66,530 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 999M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,530 miles

Fuel staining at carbs

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 66,530 miles

Fuel staining at carbs

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 66,007 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,704 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washer poor.

rear axle oil leak.

steering rack pinion slight play.

Fail 7 Jun 2014 65,553 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washer poor.

rear axle oil leak.

steering rack pinion slight play.

Fail 31 May 2006 65,552 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel pipes corroded

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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RFC 999M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 RFC 999M, 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 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RFC 999M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 15 May 1974.

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