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966 GYT

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,045 mi
Last recorded10,045 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration966 GYT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2024 10,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 9,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 9,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 9,629 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,210 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 1,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 826 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Signs of surface corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2008 632 miles

corrosion to front of offside rear inner wheel arch

power steering pipe fouling against nearside rack gaiter

service brake performance poor

signs of offside front tyre fouling against inner wheel arch

Pass 14 Jun 2006 468 miles

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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966 GYT is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 966 GYT, 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 966 GYT registered?

966 GYT is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is 966 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 966 GYT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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