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YBC 70

1979 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,909 mi
Last recorded9,909 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBC 70
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 9,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 8,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 8,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 8,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,743 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 7,743 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 7,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,835 miles

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 6,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,893 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 2,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 743 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 742 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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YBC 70 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBC 70, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBC 70 registered?

YBC 70 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 27 March 1979.

Is YBC 70 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBC 70 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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