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1974 AM

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1974 AM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 56,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,906 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

underbody surface corrossion

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,485 miles

underbody surface corrossion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,646 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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1974 AM is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 1974 AM, 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.

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What year was 1974 AM registered?

1974 AM is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 19 November 1974.

Is 1974 AM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1974 AM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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