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AMO 261A

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 261A
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front and rear floor corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside front + rear floor

Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,100 miles

Fuel pipe leaking carburettors (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside front + rear floor

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,098 miles

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

corrosion present in vehicle structure

movement in steering rack mounting

Fail 31 Jan 2014 78,098 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion present in vehicle structure

movement in steering rack mounting

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,300 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,300 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,404 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside/offside rear tyres slightly catch body due driveing/body roll

Fail 20 Jan 2009 74,374 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 73,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,764 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 72,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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AMO 261A is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AMO 261A, 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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AMO 261A is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 5 November 1979.

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