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GDF 280N

1974 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,050 mi
Last recorded7,050 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 280N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 7,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 7,023 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 7,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 6,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 6,755 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,179 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2008

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 104,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,463 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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GDF 280N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 51,866 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 GDF 280N, 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 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDF 280N registered?

GDF 280N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 8 November 1974.

Is GDF 280N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDF 280N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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