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BNC 953M

1973 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,043 mi
Last recorded63,043 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 953M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,043 miles

all four tyres starting to crack in tread

nearside indicator flashing slowly

Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,897 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 62,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 62,632 miles

Chassis and brake pipes covered with under seal. Corrosion/holes in wheel arch. Steering rack gaitors on both sides just catching on under tray, not split/worn through.

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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BNC 953M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 39,727 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNC 953M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNC 953M registered?

BNC 953M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 4 September 1973.

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