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EPT 1S

1979 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,375 mi
Last recorded20,375 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 1S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 20,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 18,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 16,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 15,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 11,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 9,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 7,794 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 6,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 2,797 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 95,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,403 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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EPT 1S is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPT 1S, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EPT 1S?

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What year was EPT 1S registered?

EPT 1S is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 13 August 1979.

Is EPT 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPT 1S shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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