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6 AML

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,082 mi
Last recorded27,082 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 26,249 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 25,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,887 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,441 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 25,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 23,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,178 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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6 AML is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 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 6 AML, 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 47 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 6 AML registered?

6 AML is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 2 March 1979.

Is 6 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 AML shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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