MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,302 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
heverly covered in underseal
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
all suspension corroded
exhaust clamp correded
n/s/f fog light not working
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
n/s/f fog light not working
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
all suspension corroded
exhaust clamp correded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radiator leaking
Underside of car rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Coolant leak at front of car
Front road spring's rusty/corroded
O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R tyre's starting to wear
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet weak o/s and n/s hinge area
chassis/suspension rusty
fluid leaks
headlamp reflectors corroded
steering gaitors perrished
trims/covers restricting inspection
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
chassis and suspension rusty
exhaust clamps corroded
fluid leaks
headlamp reflectors corroded
undertrays and sill covers restricting inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak o/s/f
sil covers and under tray restricting inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet getting weak near hinges
chassis/floor weak in places
exhaust clamps getting rusty
front suspension noisey in operation
tyres getting worn in places
undertrays and sill trims restricting inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chassis/floor weak in places
front suspension noisey in operation
undertrays/sill trims restricting inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chssis rusty/repaired in places
exhaust clamps corroded
o/s/f fog lamp broken
sill covers restricting inspection
suspension rusty/needs servicing
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
undertray restricting access
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
undertray resticing access
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?
Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTX 282T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BTX 282T, 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.
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BTX 282T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 20 November 1978.
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