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12 TM

1979 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,391 mi
Last recorded51,391 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 TM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,924 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 50,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 49,892 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 46,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,852 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 45,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2008 44,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,793 miles

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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12 TM is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 12 TM, 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 12 TM registered?

12 TM is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is 12 TM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 TM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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