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XJB 140L

1973 Aston Martin V8

White Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,865 mi
Last recorded38,865 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V839,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 140L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,733 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,732 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake fluid reservoirs corroded/signs of fluid

brake master cylinder & o/s chassis outrigger corroding

brake reservoir/master cylinder feed pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion/heavy underseal

handbrake travel

sidelamps not working independently of headlamps (faulty switch)

slight play in both rear hub splines

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber arm/link

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,549 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid reservoirs corroded/signs of fluid

brake master cylinder & o/s chassis outrigger corroding

brake reservoir/master cylinder feed pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion/heavy underseal

handbrake travel

sidelamps not working independently of headlamps (faulty switch)

slight play in both rear hub splines

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber arm/link

Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both brake fluid resevoirs corroded & weeping & both steel brake feed pipes corroded recomend attenion.

brake master cylinder corroded.

engine & gearbox oil leaks.

play in both rear hub splines.

play in o/s upper ball joint & gaitor missing recomend attenion.

play in steering rack & track rod ends.

under body heavly undersealed & genaral under body corrosion.

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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XJB 140L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 in White with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 39,727 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 XJB 140L, 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 53 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 XJB 140L registered?

XJB 140L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 22 January 1973.

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