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RRP 468R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,755 mi
Last recorded99,755 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRP 468R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,755 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 98,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 98,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,471 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,329 miles

brakes require alot of effort

Fail 27 Mar 2009 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 97,430 miles

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

o/s inner sill holed and corroded. †o/s/r radius arm front support bracket starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 97,303 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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RRP 468R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,087 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 RRP 468R, 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 49 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 RRP 468R registered?

RRP 468R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 12 July 1977.

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