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PYN 177R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,067 mi
Last recorded9,067 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYN 177R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,067 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 8,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifolds (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking carbs (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded w/ arch (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 6 May 2016 5,962 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 5,275 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 5,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 3,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 2,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,193 miles

Slight exhaust blow from near side manifold flange. slight corrosion at off side front and near side front chassis out riggers.

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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PYN 177R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,087 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 PYN 177R, 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 49 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PYN 177R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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