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VSX 494V

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,150 mi
Last recorded4,150 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSX 494V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 4,150 miles

covers fitted. o/s centre pillar rusting. underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 4,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frt and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear diff/axel support beam (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

play in o/s steering arm

rust to o/s b piller

rust to sills ,innersills, suspension components, chassis, and jacking points

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 3,615 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis and floor rusting

rear axle support rusting

Fail 9 Sep 2016 3,565 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

chassis and floor rusting

rear axle support rusting

Pass 1 Jul 2015 2,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S & N/S sills corroded.

O/S & N/S/F floors corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NS lower engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside treated with anti corrosion product

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 99,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,303 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 94,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,783 miles

slight leak on front exhaust

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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VSX 494V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 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 VSX 494V, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VSX 494V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 2 April 1980.

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