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SBR 100V

1979 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,655 mi
Last recorded6,655 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBR 100V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 6,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 6,497 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 6,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 5,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 5,842 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 5,674 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 4,908 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 4,908 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 4,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 374 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 95,568 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,401 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 94,387 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 89,399 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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SBR 100V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,736 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 SBR 100V, 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 47 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 SBR 100V registered?

SBR 100V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is SBR 100V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBR 100V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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