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UJW 839L

1973 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,944 mi
Last recorded93,944 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 839L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 91,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,120 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,981 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,977 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 83,679 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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UJW 839L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UJW 839L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UJW 839L?

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What year was UJW 839L registered?

UJW 839L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is UJW 839L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJW 839L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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