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BLE 975S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 975S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,478 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 67,478 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,470 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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BLE 975S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 66,337 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 BLE 975S, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLE 975S registered?

BLE 975S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BLE 975S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLE 975S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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