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BVU 476N

1974 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,113 mi
Last recorded98,113 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 476N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 98,100 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,074 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,549 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,287 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,344 miles

underneath of vehicle is undersealed and has chrome trims ove sills

Fail 3 Feb 2010 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 91,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 88,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

under neath of vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 9 Jun 2006 88,816 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BVU 476N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 51,866 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 BVU 476N, 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 52 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 BVU 476N registered?

BVU 476N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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