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DPL 186T

1978 Aston Martin Lagonda

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,534 mi
Last recorded14,534 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 186T
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 14,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 14,165 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,278 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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DPL 186T is a 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPL 186T, 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.

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What year was DPL 186T registered?

DPL 186T is a 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DPL 186T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 186T 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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