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GYV 880W

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,346 mi
Last recorded42,346 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 880W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 42,346 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,955 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,564 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 40,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 40,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,095 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,322 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,127 miles

Has a poor repair with in 30cm of top radius arm mount not affecting its strength O/S/R

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside front seatbelt stalk fitted upside down

Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front seatbelt stalk fitted upside down

offside top inner wishbone bush split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,800 miles

all brake discs corroded

engine has a lot of mechical noise

oil leaks from,engine,gear box,back axle,and steering rack

play in nearside king pin

Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,706 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all brake discs corroded

engine has a lot of mechical noise

oil leaks from,engine,gear box,back axle,and steering rack

play in nearside king pin

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,212 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 36,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GYV 880W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 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 GYV 880W, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYV 880W registered?

GYV 880W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 10 October 1980.

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