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RHC 5

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHC 5
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,970 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,931 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 82,701 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,563 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,537 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,508 miles

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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RHC 5 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHC 5, 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 46 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 RHC 5 registered?

RHC 5 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is RHC 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHC 5 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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