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Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 5,340 cc

170 BRMMOT history

170 BRM is a blue petrol Aston Martin V8 Auto first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 24,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

170 BRM blue Aston Martin V8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin V8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
24,578 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
170 BRM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Auto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,340 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

170 BRM was last recorded at 24,578 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,069 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,578 miles
  • 2025 – 24,069 miles
  • 2024 – 23,218 miles
  • 2023 – 22,352 miles
  • 2022 – 21,164 miles
  • 2021 – 20,987 miles
  • 2020 – 20,763 miles
  • 2019 – 20,422 miles
  • 2018 – 19,401 miles
  • 2017 – 18,828 miles
  • 2016 – 18,028 miles
  • 2015 – 17,662 miles
  • 2014 – 16,953 miles
  • 2013 – 14,754 miles
  • 2012 – 14,534 miles
  • 2011 – 14,034 miles
  • 2010 – 13,156 miles
  • 2009 – 12,554 miles
  • 2008 – 11,222 miles
  • 2007 – 10,048 miles
  • 2006 – 7,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail24,578 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail24,578 miles (+509)2 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,578 miles
    Test number
    206777735758
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass24,069 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    24,069 miles
    Test number
    202296387915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,218 miles (+866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    801590064568
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass22,352 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,352 miles
    Test number
    193265483498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail22,312 miles (+1,148)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,312 miles
    Test number
    551135053114
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass21,164 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,164 miles
    Test number
    620401343146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,987 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,987 miles
    Test number
    450923613243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,763 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    20,763 miles
    Test number
    226683303964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,422 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,422 miles
    Test number
    349910325567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,401 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,401 miles
    Test number
    987249238460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,828 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,828 miles
    Test number
    476847346508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,028 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,028 miles
    Test number
    200627654004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,662 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,662 miles
    Test number
    701979396755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,953 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,953 miles
    Test number
    657696614383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,754 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,754 miles
    Test number
    389976693459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,534 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,534 miles
    Test number
    845732562231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,034 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,034 miles
    Test number
    766463421285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,156 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,156 miles
    Test number
    403489630294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,554 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,554 miles
    Test number
    312213059262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,222 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,222 miles
    Test number
    104705738247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,048 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,048 miles
    Test number
    932890847293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    7,480 miles
    Test number
    124107336214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 170 BRM

What vehicle is registration 170 BRM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 170 BRM on a blue petrol Aston Martin V8 Auto first used on 30 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 170 BRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 170 BRM expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 170 BRM?
The MOT on 170 BRM expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 170 BRM done?
170 BRM was recorded at 24,578 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 855 miles a year.
Has 170 BRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 170 BRM has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 170 BRM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 170 BRM find?
170 BRM failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 minor defects: exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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