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DGK 506S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Brown Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,939 mi
Last recorded7,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 506S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 7,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,796 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 6,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 6,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 2,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 902 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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DGK 506S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Brown with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGK 506S, 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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What year was DGK 506S registered?

DGK 506S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 4 April 1978.

Is DGK 506S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 506S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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