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OIJ 83

1973 Aston Martin V8

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,427 mi
Last recorded62,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIJ 83
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 59,857 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Small leak from nearside of steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,523 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,880 miles

Lift in steering column

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,866 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,866 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,849 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,833 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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OIJ 83 is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 39,727 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 OIJ 83, 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 53 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 OIJ 83 registered?

OIJ 83 is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is OIJ 83 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIJ 83 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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