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SPL 883R

1971 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,294 mi
Last recorded13,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin V846,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 883R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,798 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 8,407 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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SPL 883R is a 1971 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 46,499 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 SPL 883R, 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 55 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPL 883R registered?

SPL 883R is a 1971 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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The MOT history for SPL 883R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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