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CRE 631M

1973 Aston Martin V8

Brown Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,969 mi
Last recorded92,969 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 631M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside under body clutch master cylinder pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 92,969 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside under body clutch master cylinder pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside under body front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside engine bay brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Noise when turning rear wheels

Offside under body clutch pipes becoming rusty

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 91,267 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Noise when turning rear wheels

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside under body front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside engine bay brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer handbrake pad tight

Offside under body clutch pipes becoming rusty

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 offside engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 master cylinder area (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 offside engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 master cylinder area (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,336 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,818 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 86,388 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 84,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,782 miles

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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CRE 631M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Brown with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CRE 631M, 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 CRE 631M registered?

CRE 631M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is CRE 631M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 631M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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