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AMV 111T

1979 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,333 mi
Last recorded43,333 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMV 111T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 43,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,642 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,680 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,680 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamps not working

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,723 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 39,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,551 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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AMV 111T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,736 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMV 111T, 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 47 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 AMV 111T registered?

AMV 111T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is AMV 111T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMV 111T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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