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BBH 780P

1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,782 mi
Last recorded44,782 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 780P
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 44,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened parking brake linkage performance not affected (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened parking brake linkage performance not affected (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,305 miles

slight leak at o/s/r axle hub

underside components starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2016 44,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wipers slightly damaged.oil leaks.chassis has surface corrosion.

Pass 29 May 2013 43,908 miles

oil leaks at engine and gearbox.offside rear hub has slight weep.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,673 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,596 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 43,596 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,429 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 41,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,648 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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BBH 780P is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 43,596 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBH 780P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 50 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBH 780P registered?

BBH 780P is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 8 April 1976.

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