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SPP 40L

1973 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,384 mi
Last recorded41,384 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 40L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,454 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 39,453 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 38,079 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 37,745 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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SPP 40L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SPP 40L, 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 SPP 40L registered?

SPP 40L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is SPP 40L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPP 40L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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