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TGK 42M

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Brown Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,118 mi
Last recorded71,118 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGK 42M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 71,118 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 71,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,118 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,118 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,066 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2006 71,023 miles

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.

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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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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TGK 42M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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