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B873 LRA

1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto61,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB873 LRA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 90,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 90,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,211 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,070 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,024 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,977 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 89,977 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,967 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 89,967 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,920 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 89,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 89,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 89,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 89,793 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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B873 LRA is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 61,959 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 B873 LRA, 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 42 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B873 LRA registered?

B873 LRA is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B873 LRA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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