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96 DNN

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,331 mi
Last recorded25,331 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 DNN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 24,637 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,752 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,203 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,130 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,884 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 15,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 8,440 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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96 DNN is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 96 DNN, 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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96 DNN is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 23 November 1979.

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