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ODP 444

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,850 mi
Last recorded76,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODP 444
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,027 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 75,386 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 74,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,457 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,061 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 71,395 miles

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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ODP 444 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODP 444, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ODP 444 registered?

ODP 444 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is ODP 444 safe to buy?

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