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UPA 50M

1973 Aston Martin V8

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,568 mi
Last recorded49,568 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 50M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,568 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 49,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 49,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,153 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,153 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,109 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,100 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,100 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,975 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,955 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,558 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 48,555 miles

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.

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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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.

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