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434 GYP

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,771 mi
Last recorded78,771 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration434 GYP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 78,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 77,789 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,692 miles

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

Offside Braking system leaking leaking on connection with master cylinder marked white marker (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone has movement in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 75,501 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,039 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,970 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 73,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fited

Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2009 72,207 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 70,601 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 70,601 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,805 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 68,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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434 GYP is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 434 GYP, 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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434 GYP is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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