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FYP 994V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,070 mi
Last recorded13,070 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYP 994V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 13,070 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 11,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 8,907 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 8,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 6,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 3,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 2,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 1,697 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,716 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,016 miles

Corrossion to offside rear chassis leg

Fail 30 Jan 2013 96,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Corrossion to Offside rear chassis leg

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 92,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,121 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,880 miles

signs of corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2009 85,880 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

signs of corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2008 85,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,715 miles

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Fail 21 Sep 2007 85,715 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on nearside inner wing joint.join showing signs of seperation

slight oil leaks from gearbox,engine and rear axle

surface corrosion on underside everywhere with undersill flaking off

Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,813 miles

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

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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FYP 994V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYP 994V, 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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FYP 994V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 17 October 1979.

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