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ARB 25T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 25T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,736 miles

Front Suspension components corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 65,671 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 65,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2017 65,556 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage steering rack (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 May 2016 65,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 64,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 64,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,657 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 63,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,371 miles

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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ARB 25T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARB 25T, 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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What year was ARB 25T registered?

ARB 25T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is ARB 25T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARB 25T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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