MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
front jacking points rotted away
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
only just passed emissions test 4:4 %
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?
Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJF 971V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Bronze with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LJF 971V, 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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How do I check the history of LJF 971V?
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What year was LJF 971V registered?
LJF 971V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 30 December 1979.
Is LJF 971V safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJF 971V shows 22 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.
Does LJF 971V have outstanding finance?
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