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RYK 2R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Yellow Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,745 mi
Last recorded21,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 2R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,719 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,787 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 20,786 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,351 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 10,657 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,893 miles

leak from nearside exhaust pipe (flexi-pipe)

residue around nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 29 Mar 2011 17,690 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

headlamp outputs slight dim

leak from nearside exhaust pipe (flexi-pipe)

residue around nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,026 miles

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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RYK 2R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Yellow with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYK 2R, 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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What year was RYK 2R registered?

RYK 2R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 10 May 1977.

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