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EMF 66J

1971 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

625 mi
Last recorded625 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin V846,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMF 66J
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 625 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 614 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inop with side light (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 587 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inop with side light (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,836 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,363 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint is worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint is very worn (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks from engine and rear diff

Park brake effort is low 18%

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 14 Sep 2013 97,240 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,660 miles

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,645 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/R outer drive shaft UJ joint.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 96,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,718 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 93,315 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 92,883 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 May 2007 92,597 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2006 92,239 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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EMF 66J is a 1971 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 46,499 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 EMF 66J, 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 55 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 EMF 66J registered?

EMF 66J is a 1971 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 13 January 1971.

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