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P502 PLY

1997 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,585 mi
Last recorded45,585 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 PLY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 45,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter has signs of oil/fluid

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 45,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,555 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 45,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 45,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability inner tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability inner tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,093 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 45,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,512 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,104 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,409 miles

hand brake lever traval high

Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,912 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,633 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 36,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 30,348 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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P502 PLY is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P502 PLY, 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 29 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P502 PLY is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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