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JHU 54N

1974 Aston Martin V8

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHU 54N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 76,991 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 76,991 miles

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 69,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 68,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spot light fiited when dipped beam on.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,992 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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JHU 54N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JHU 54N, 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.

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What year was JHU 54N registered?

JHU 54N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 29 August 1974.

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