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MBC 433V

1979 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,965 mi
Last recorded2,965 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBC 433V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 2,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp inop

Fail 19 Nov 2018 2,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp inop

Pass 22 Nov 2017 2,501 miles

brake discs rusty

exhaust leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 1,940 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 1,830 miles

offside centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Pass 2 Mar 2015 1,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 1,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear diveshaft slightly loose on inner joint

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 99,774 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 99,692 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 97,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 97,272 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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MBC 433V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MBC 433V, 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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What year was MBC 433V registered?

MBC 433V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 21 August 1979.

Is MBC 433V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBC 433V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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