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TJA 451R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 451R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 57,110 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 57,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,140 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills fitted

rear suspension bushes deteriorated/poor

underside components corroded

underside has corrosion repairs on and or near prescribed areas

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2014 55,135 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension bushes deteriorated/poor

signs of heavy corrosion and weakness behind outer cover sills

underside components heavily corroded

underside has corrosion ,poor repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

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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TJA 451R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,087 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 TJA 451R, 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 49 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 TJA 451R registered?

TJA 451R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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