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BTX 282T

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,302 mi
Last recorded5,302 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 282T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 5,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 3,707 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 3,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 82,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,341 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 98,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 97,443 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 95,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 93,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,603 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 92,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 89,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 89,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 87,999 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 87,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 86,021 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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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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