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DEO 498

1981 Aston Martin Lagonda

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,980 mi
Last recorded60,980 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda52,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEO 498
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,980 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 60,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,979 miles

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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DEO 498 is a 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 52,134 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 DEO 498, 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 45 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 DEO 498 registered?

DEO 498 is a 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 16 June 1981.

Is DEO 498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEO 498 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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