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YLU 916X

1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,315 mi
Last recorded67,315 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto67,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 916X
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 66,457 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 66,457 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 66,412 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all tyres show pronounced signs of perrishing

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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YLU 916X is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 67,549 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 YLU 916X, 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 45 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 YLU 916X registered?

YLU 916X is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is YLU 916X safe to buy?

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