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TDB 425R

1976 Aston Martin V8

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,299 mi
Last recorded36,299 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDB 425R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 36,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 33,165 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 32,838 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,940 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,848 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,755 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 31,753 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,579 miles

parking brake is on minimum pass value of 16%

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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TDB 425R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TDB 425R, 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 50 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TDB 425R?

You can check the full history of TDB 425R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TDB 425R registered?

TDB 425R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is TDB 425R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDB 425R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDB 425R have outstanding finance?

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