1973 Aston Martin V8 5.3L Petrol · 8 CPB
1973 Aston Martin V8 (5.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1973. Recorded mileage 15,459 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8
- Year / Origin
- 1973
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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8 CPB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 15,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
8 CPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Aston Martin V8 (8 CPB) between August 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)”.
8 CPB Mileage History
- 31/08/20113,295 mi
- 31/08/20113,295 mi
- 13/09/20124,192 mi+897 mi
- 12/09/20135,098 mi+906 mi
- 16/09/20145,925 mi+827 mi
- 28/10/20145,981 mi+56 mi
- 03/11/20145,982 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/20166,917 mi+935 mi
- 06/01/20166,917 mi
- 03/02/20177,987 mi+1,070 mi
- 09/03/20189,041 mi+1,054 mi
- 20/03/201910,033 mi+992 mi
- 20/03/201910,033 mi
- 06/03/202011,102 mi+1,069 mi
- 16/03/202112,079 mi+977 mi
- 14/03/202212,657 mi+578 mi
- 14/03/202212,657 mi
- 11/04/202313,603 mi+946 mi
- 29/05/202414,260 mi+657 mi
- 12/06/202514,875 mi+615 mi
- 30/04/202615,458 mi+583 mi
- 30/04/202615,459 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 830 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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