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BRD 944T

1978 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,058 mi
Last recorded15,058 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 944T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

no visablel fuel leak but strong smell of fuel in boot area

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,085 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 13,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BRD 944T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BRD 944T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRD 944T registered?

BRD 944T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is BRD 944T safe to buy?

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