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RKX 700M

1974 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 700M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 62,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,262 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

hazard switch faulty

offside handbrake cable insecure

play in nearside rear c.v joint

play in offside steering

rear diff leaking

steering rack leaking

Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,827 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside rear cv joint

play in offside steering

rear diff leaking

steering rack leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes insecure

hazard switch faulty

offside handbrake cable insecure

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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RKX 700M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 51,866 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 RKX 700M, 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 52 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 RKX 700M registered?

RKX 700M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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