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CYC 948S

1983 Aston Martin Lagonda

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,317 mi
Last recorded70,317 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda43,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 948S
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 70,317 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSF jacking point bit croaded

NSF steering gaitor bit soft

Nearside & offside front upper ball joint has got some play and rubber casing getting spongy

OSR chassis end has got bit corrosion

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering has got slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,168 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,004 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,864 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 69,862 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 69,860 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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CYC 948S is a 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 43,512 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 CYC 948S, 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 43 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 CYC 948S registered?

CYC 948S is a 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is CYC 948S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 948S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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