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APW 767S

1978 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,414 mi
Last recorded55,414 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 767S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 55,414 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

All brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal. Cant carry out proper evaluation.

All suspension bushes in poor condition, showing signs of deteriation/perishing.

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

Brake reactor bushes badly perished.

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/s track rod end very stiff.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lights not working

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,355 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 54,355 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 53,677 miles

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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APW 767S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 APW 767S, 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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What year was APW 767S registered?

APW 767S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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