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AYL 606T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,314 mi
Last recorded50,314 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYL 606T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 50,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,159 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre tread close to legal limit

n/s/f upper suspension arm front bush has slight movement

slight movement in o/s/f upper suspension arm front bush

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,146 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside front brakes binding

Fail 13 Jun 2011 50,146 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Offside front brakes binding

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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AYL 606T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYL 606T, 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 AYL 606T registered?

AYL 606T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is AYL 606T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYL 606T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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