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RSX 888V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,853 mi
Last recorded34,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 888V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 34,844 miles

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifolds blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 34,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring carrier prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 133,139 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 133,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,997 miles

o/s rear brake pads very low advise replace asap

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RSX 888V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 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 RSX 888V, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSX 888V registered?

RSX 888V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 8 November 1979.

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