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EFH 285M

1974 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,745 mi
Last recorded22,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 285M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,745 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,609 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 22,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,607 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 22,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,411 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 22,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,571 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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EFH 285M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EFH 285M, 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 EFH 285M registered?

EFH 285M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 4 March 1974.

Is EFH 285M safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 285M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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