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XTE 222N

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,402 mi
Last recorded38,402 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTE 222N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,402 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 38,389 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 37,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 37,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,084 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,901 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 35,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,852 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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XTE 222N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTE 222N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTE 222N registered?

XTE 222N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is XTE 222N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTE 222N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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