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TFR 48J

1971 Aston Martin V8

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,729 mi
Last recorded37,729 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin V846,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFR 48J
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 37,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 36,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 36,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 35,165 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 35,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 34,375 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 34,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,286 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,975 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 27,975 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,620 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 23,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,516 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 3,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 3,490 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TFR 48J is a 1971 Aston Martin V8 in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 TFR 48J, 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.

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What year was TFR 48J registered?

TFR 48J is a 1971 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 22 January 1971.

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