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UEX 787R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEX 787R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 96,964 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 96,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

possible power steering leak

Pass 2 May 2008 96,393 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 96,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 96,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 95,720 miles

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

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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UEX 787R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,087 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UEX 787R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEX 787R registered?

UEX 787R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 18 January 1977.

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