MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
various oil leaks all slight
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Near side exhaust manifold leaking slightly
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Underside of the car is covered in underseal
Wipers slightly slow
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?
Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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197 ERC is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 66,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 197 ERC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 197 ERC registered?
197 ERC is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 October 1978.
Is 197 ERC safe to buy?
The MOT history for 197 ERC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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