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B1 VEV

1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,602 mi
Last recorded99,602 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto61,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 VEV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 99,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 99,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 98,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 98,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 98,423 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 98,402 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to hand brake not functioning as it should and service brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill patch only partially welded on (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

maybe other section that haven't been full repaired but aren't visible due to the under seal

Nearside Front patch not fully welded on only tacked in the centre

Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,995 miles

front & rear number plates correctly spaced at time of test .......

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,807 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .........

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,442 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .......

play in o/s/f suspension top joint .....

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,751 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking/perished

oil leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2015 96,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking/perished

oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,601 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tread .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 94,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 91,382 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 91,382 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2008 91,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 91,358 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 91,009 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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B1 VEV is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,841 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 B1 VEV, 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 41 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B1 VEV is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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