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2 COU

1973 Aston Martin V8

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,710 mi
Last recorded35,710 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 COU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 35,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,045 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 35,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,041 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,720 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 34,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,996 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,652 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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2 COU is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 39,727 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 COU, 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 53 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 2 COU registered?

2 COU is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 21 December 1973.

Is 2 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 COU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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