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TGK 43M

1974 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,162 mi
Last recorded51,162 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGK 43M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,162 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushs (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,148 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,137 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,100 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,974 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 50,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,966 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 50,966 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,932 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2010 50,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,903 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,893 miles

All brake discs coroded

Offside front suspension slight play at wheel

Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake discs coroded

Offside front suspension slight play at wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,648 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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TGK 43M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 51,866 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 TGK 43M, 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 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TGK 43M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 19 February 1974.

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