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VOY 247L

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,128 mi
Last recorded40,128 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 247L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,852 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 39,837 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,267 miles

NEARSIDE INNER SILL (REAR) CORRODING

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

PLAY EVIDENT IN STEERING COUPLING UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (STAINLESS COVERS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,074 miles

surface rust on brake discs

n/s/r inner sill corroding

oil leaks on engine & transmission

slight play in steering coupling upper universal joint & rubber coupling

unable to visually check outer sills (stainless covers)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,561 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn down to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,401 miles

both frnt tyres wearing close to limit

both sides lower sills rusting

brake discs starting to rust

brake pads only visualy checked

nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,372 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s worn down to minimum legal limit & n/s just above limit

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,325 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 2 Oct 2007 38,325 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,197 miles

1,battery insecure †2,front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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VOY 247L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,961 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 VOY 247L, 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 53 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 VOY 247L registered?

VOY 247L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 15 January 1973.

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