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B247 GGF

1985 Aston Martin Lagonda

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,393 mi
Last recorded28,393 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda42,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 GGF
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,393 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 28,393 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable Coupling (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,473 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,467 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,960 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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B247 GGF is a 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 42,755 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 B247 GGF, 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 41 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B247 GGF is a 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B247 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B247 GGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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