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POH 2M

1971 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,580 mi
Last recorded54,580 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin V846,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOH 2M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 54,580 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 54,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 54,540 miles

fuel hose on off side front to rear becoming insecure

hazard lamps flash fast

headlamps are halogen one side, sealed beam the other

nearside trackrod end worn

Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

headlamps are halogen one side and sealed beam on the other

nearside trackrod end worn

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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POH 2M is a 1971 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 46,499 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying POH 2M, 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 55 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 POH 2M registered?

POH 2M is a 1971 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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