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AYF 342T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Brown Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYF 342T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,815 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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AYF 342T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Brown with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AYF 342T, 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 AYF 342T registered?

AYF 342T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is AYF 342T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYF 342T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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