MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,249 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight brake bind offside front
slight oil leaks
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
headlamp beam images poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
extensive welding carried out to vehicle
no rear seats fitted at time of test and rear belts not fully fitted
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?
Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPP 499N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VPP 499N, 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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What year was VPP 499N registered?
VPP 499N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 27 September 1974.
Is VPP 499N safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPP 499N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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