MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,118 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure clip loose (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front and rear of exhaust system poor condition
Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads/perrished
Nearside Front upper steering ball joint boot slight weeping of grease
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front tyre cracking in treads/perrished
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure clip loose (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads/perrished
Nearside Front upper steering ball joint boot slight weeping of grease
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front tyre cracking in treads/perrished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
RBT not possible due to clearance
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres slightly perished and out of shape
aux belt for a/c running close to coolant bottle
power steering pipes perished
slight coolant leak
slight oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
RBT not possible due to clearance
all tyres slightly perished and out of shape
aux belt for a/c running close to coolant bottle
power steering pipes perished
slight coolant leak
slight oil leak
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant bottle loose
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?
Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TGK 42M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Brown with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGK 42M, 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 52 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 TGK 42M registered?
TGK 42M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 July 1974.
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