MOT Status
ValidMileage
49,568 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Fuel smell detected from boot, unable to detect any leak at time of test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine oil leak(nearside oil cooler area)
Engine oil leak(rear crank seal?)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake discs in poor condition(slightly pitted)
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs in poor condition(slightly pitted)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?
Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPA 50M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 39,727 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 UPA 50M, 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 53 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 UPA 50M registered?
UPA 50M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 5 November 1973.
Is UPA 50M safe to buy?
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