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A1 DEY

1989 Aston Martin Lagonda

Black Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda21,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DEY
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 44,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,445 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 43,445 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,082 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 43,080 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 43,028 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

extensive corrosion underfloor

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 41,519 miles

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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A1 DEY is a 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda in Black with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,732 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 Lagonda fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 DEY, 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 37 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 DEY registered?

A1 DEY is a 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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