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XFS 699R

1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,814 mi
Last recorded2,814 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFS 699R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 2,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper suspesnion ball joint top hat and circlip missing - catleated nut and split pin still there

Pass 26 Jun 2014 2,805 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

rear brake efforts low may be caused by faulty bias valve under n/s floor

Fail 26 Jun 2014 2,805 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

rear brake efforts low may be caused by faulty bias valve under n/s floor

Pass 13 Jun 2013 2,794 miles

offside and nearside parking brake only just met required efficiency it would appear braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Jun 2013 2,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 2,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 2,730 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 2,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 2,527 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,500 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 2,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 2,441 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 2,441 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 2,189 miles

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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XFS 699R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 43,596 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 XFS 699R, 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 50 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XFS 699R is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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