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1965 RJ

1999 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

26,324 mi
Last recorded26,324 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin V89,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1965 RJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 26,324 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 26,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 24,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 24,728 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 23,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 16,126 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 16,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 16,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 15,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 11,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 7,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 7,436 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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1965 RJ is a 1999 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 9,914 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 1965 RJ, 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 27 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1965 RJ registered?

1965 RJ is a 1999 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 1965 RJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1965 RJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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