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B16 AML

1988 Aston Martin Lagonda

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

244,373 mi
Last recorded244,373 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda58,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 244,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 267,206 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 244,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 244,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 243,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 243,312 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 243,217 miles

All four tyres cracking/deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 243,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 243,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 243,293 miles

Offside rear shock absorber has little damping effort

Fail 26 Feb 2015 243,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear shock absorber has little damping effort

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 24,324 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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B16 AML is a 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 58,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B16 AML, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 AML registered?

B16 AML is a 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is B16 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 AML shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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