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DGS 828

1978 Aston Martin Lagonda

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,227 mi
Last recorded36,227 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 828
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 36,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 36,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,460 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 34,436 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,332 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 33,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 32,872 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 22,221 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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DGS 828 is a 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DGS 828, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGS 828 registered?

DGS 828 is a 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 6 September 1978.

Is DGS 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGS 828 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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