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MRD 688M

1974 Aston Martin V8

White Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,501 mi
Last recorded15,501 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 688M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,501 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,497 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 15,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,486 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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MRD 688M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in White with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRD 688M, 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 MRD 688M registered?

MRD 688M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is MRD 688M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 688M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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