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CVT 924T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVT 924T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 46,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,748 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 45,711 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 45,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect oil cooler or pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative to o/s indicators (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,271 miles

Nearside Front floor fillet panel holed and corroded

powersteering pump and powersteering hose unions weepy

steering column upper bush slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed and corroded within 30cm of trail arm void bush mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front floor fillet panel holed and corroded

powersteering pump and powersteering hose unions weepy

steering column upper bush slight play

wiper arms under tension when parked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,283 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 43,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,353 miles

o/s fog light not working

Fail 2 Feb 2011 41,353 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s fog light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,890 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Feb 2008 39,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

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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CVT 924T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 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 CVT 924T, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CVT 924T registered?

CVT 924T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 16 January 1979.

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