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98 GXR

1979 Aston Martin Lagonda

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,017 mi
Last recorded7,017 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration98 GXR
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack.

slight play nearside and offside front steer ing rack mountings.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 7,071 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack.

slight play nearside and offside front steer ing rack mountings.

Pass 30 Aug 2005 6,969 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Lagonda?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
270
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 28
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98 GXR is a 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Lagonda fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 98 GXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Lagonda typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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98 GXR is a 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is 98 GXR safe to buy?

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