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349 BRH

1978 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,697 mi
Last recorded48,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration349 BRH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,258 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,904 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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349 BRH is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 48,131 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 349 BRH, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 349 BRH?

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What year was 349 BRH registered?

349 BRH is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is 349 BRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 349 BRH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 349 BRH have outstanding finance?

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