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GAB 1T

1979 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,967 mi
Last recorded113,967 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAB 1T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 113,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 94,015 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 93,701 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 93,701 miles

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

brake pedal heavy operation (weak servo )

no plates starting to discolour

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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GAB 1T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GAB 1T, 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.

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What year was GAB 1T registered?

GAB 1T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GAB 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAB 1T 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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