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VAN 789E

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,952 mi
Last recorded80,952 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 789E
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 80,952 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,398 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 78,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 78,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 78,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,061 miles

os & ns front coil springs corroded.slight play nsf lower ball joint.slight play in steering rack.oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,061 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack damp slight play in steering

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,989 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle / nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VAN 789E is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VAN 789E, 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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VAN 789E is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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