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VOV 735S

1977 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,734 mi
Last recorded92,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 735S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 91,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox leaking oil

slight play in n/s/f suspension

steering rack pinion seal damp

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f flexi kinked

slight bad earth o/s/r light

slight play in n/s/f suspension

steering rack pinion seal damp

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 77,744 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,118 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,997 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 73,993 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 73,454 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 73,454 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 69,045 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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VOV 735S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 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 VOV 735S, 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 49 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 VOV 735S registered?

VOV 735S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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