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VYV 434

1974 Aston Martin V8

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYV 434
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,622 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,824 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,529 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,500 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,477 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,866 miles

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

Slight cracking on n/s o/s rear tyre treads.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,751 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 74,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,670 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 74,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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VYV 434 is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYV 434, 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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What year was VYV 434 registered?

VYV 434 is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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The MOT history for VYV 434 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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