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ABW 992L

1973 Aston Martin V8

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,351 mi
Last recorded46,351 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 992L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,351 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,925 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake discs rust

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,339 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,272 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,837 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,605 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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ABW 992L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 992L, 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 ABW 992L registered?

ABW 992L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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