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RPK 161M

1974 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 161M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 79,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 75,702 miles

o/s door stiff to open from inside

Pass 12 Sep 2005 73,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 73,416 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake servo effect seems lower than normal

parking brake efficiency on limit

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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RPK 161M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RPK 161M, 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 RPK 161M registered?

RPK 161M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is RPK 161M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPK 161M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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