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MHE 80M

1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,939 mi
Last recorded29,939 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHE 80M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 29,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Parking brake pad 50% of material is missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Possible leak from the offside exhaust manifold (unable to access to ascertain).

Pass 18 Jan 2024 29,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 29,207 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 28,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake only 15%

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both small gaiter clips missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rev counter not lighting up

Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advice boot floor rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2017 24,684 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure part of ns rear brake pad broken (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passenger seat belt will not go back (5.2.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front wishbone bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

boot floor rusty

both front seats have free play in them(back rest moves when you pull seats)

dig in osf tyre outer wall

engine has very bad misfire

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 24,168 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MHE 80M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHE 80M, 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 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MHE 80M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 6 May 1974.

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