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XGC 408M

1974 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,957 mi
Last recorded55,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V851,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 408M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,847 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 55,847 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,439 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 82,439 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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XGC 408M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XGC 408M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XGC 408M?

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What year was XGC 408M registered?

XGC 408M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 17 July 1974.

Is XGC 408M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGC 408M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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