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TOK 2N

1974 Aston Martin V8

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOK 2N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,999 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wear in ends of steering rack

Fail 15 May 2013 50,973 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 14 May 2012 50,708 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion on nearside rear inner sill panel

Main beam warning light not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight blows on Offside flexible joint and nearside manifold

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 16 May 2011 50,388 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight blows from nearside exhaust manifold and front flexible joints

Wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 21 May 2010 49,870 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 49,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion on left rear sill panel and left front jacking point

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,758 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 49,758 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,564 miles

Left rear shock absorber bush wearing

Lower steering column bush worn

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,518 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 48,518 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in lower steering column bush

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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TOK 2N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TOK 2N, 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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TOK 2N is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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