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C777 DRO

1985 Aston Martin Lagonda

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,948 mi
Last recorded71,948 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda42,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC777 DRO
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear and damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,510 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,510 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,447 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Lagonda?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
270
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 28
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C777 DRO is a 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 42,755 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 Lagonda fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C777 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Lagonda typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 41 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C777 DRO registered?

C777 DRO is a 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 22 October 1985.

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