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RYH 993R

1977 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,200 mi
Last recorded89,200 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYH 993R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 88,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 82,683 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2016 81,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,376 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,389 miles

Front service brakes pulsing slightly.

Pass 14 May 2009 75,678 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 75,671 miles

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

very slight fuel dampness on carbs

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,086 miles

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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RYH 993R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYH 993R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYH 993R registered?

RYH 993R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 March 1977.

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The MOT history for RYH 993R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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