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A747 GPD

1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,960 mi
Last recorded80,960 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto61,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA747 GPD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 80,832 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,623 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,019 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 78,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion on outer sill areas on n/s and o/s

Jacking points corroded on under sill ares

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various areas of the under side of the vehicle have been repair and heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,389 miles

jacking points generally getting corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,027 miles

Coolant loss from engine area

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Corrosion on under sill areas and on jacking points but not with in 30cm of a load bearing member

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant loss from engine area

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Corrosion on under sill areas and on jacking points but not with in 30cm of a load bearing member

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,787 miles

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,185 miles

All four jacking points corroded

n/s centre out rigger corroded but not within 30 cm of a load bearing member

Fail 12 Nov 2014 77,185 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All four jacking points corroded

n/s centre out rigger corroded but not within 30 cm of a load bearing member

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,712 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,029 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 72,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,724 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Corosion throughout underbody & around nearside & offside jacking points

Emissions borderline

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A747 GPD is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 61,959 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 A747 GPD, 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 42 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A747 GPD is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 16 April 1984.

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