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RYJ 128M

1973 Aston Martin V8

Brown Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,642 mi
Last recorded33,642 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 128M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,642 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 33,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,008 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 26,831 miles

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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RYJ 128M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Brown with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 39,727 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 RYJ 128M, 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 53 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 RYJ 128M registered?

RYJ 128M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is RYJ 128M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYJ 128M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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