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FWW 383L

1973 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,028 mi
Last recorded33,028 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 383L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis has slight corrosion

offside and nearside inner sill panel has slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 33,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis rail has slight corrosion

offside and nearside inner sill panel has slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,985 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,922 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,920 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 32,920 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,899 miles

body corrsion

brake pipes corroded

needs a engine tune

offside front washer jet blocked

oil leak

play in front wheels

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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FWW 383L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FWW 383L, 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 FWW 383L registered?

FWW 383L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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