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WPG 100M

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPG 100M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,694 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 59,693 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam faulty (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top and bottom joints (2.2.2 (c))

both front flexi brake pipe brackets hitting spring

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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WPG 100M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,961 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 WPG 100M, 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 53 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 WPG 100M registered?

WPG 100M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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