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HGS 693T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,127 mi
Last recorded4,127 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 693T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 4,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 3,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 2,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 15,996 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,359 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,167 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 14,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,766 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,804 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 12,300 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 12,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise the power steering pipes have been rubbing the body

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,177 miles

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

advise the power steering pipes have been rubbing the body

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 11,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 11,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,697 miles

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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HGS 693T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGS 693T, 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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What year was HGS 693T registered?

HGS 693T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 12 March 1979.

Is HGS 693T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGS 693T shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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