1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto 5.3L Petrol · CYX 17V

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the 8 June 2026 MOT at 17 520 miles with no recorded defects. The record shows a clear improvement: a comprehensive failure on 7 July 2025 highlighted extensive chassis corrosion and minor leaks, but those items were not re‑recorded in the subsequent 17 July 2025 pass and the latest 2026 test was clean. The trend therefore appears to be stabilising after remedial work. At 17 520 miles the Aston Martin has logged an average of roughly 370 miles per year since its 1979 manufacture, a mileage well below typical use for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history jumps from 2006 (12 130 miles) to 2024 (16 784 miles), indicating either long periods of storage or unrecorded testing, but no evidence of sudden mileage spikes. The sparse data suggests the car has been driven lightly and intermittently. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the structural areas flagged in the 2025 failure. Inspect the near‑side and off‑side front wheel‑arch sections, the rear jacking points, and any visible chassis welds for residual corrosion or repair quality. Verify that the power‑steering rack no longer leaks and that the oil leak noted in 2025 has been remedied. Confirm the windscreen washer system operates correctly and that the wiper blades clear the glass adequately. Finally, a thorough check of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and pads, and the overall under‑body condition will ensure that any lingering wear or hidden damage is identified before purchase.