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WFS 65

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Gold Petrol 5350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,877 mi
Last recorded28,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFS 65
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,350cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,877 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,303 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 27,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WFS 65 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Gold with a 5,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFS 65, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WFS 65 registered?

WFS 65 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is WFS 65 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFS 65 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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