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LJF 971V

1979 Aston Martin V8

Bronze Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,922 mi
Last recorded26,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJF 971V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 26,922 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2025 26,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 26,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 22,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,454 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 22,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,894 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 19,869 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,626 miles

front jacking points rotted away

Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,374 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 18,373 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 18,267 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,179 miles

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 %

Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,630 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,611 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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.

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