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E879 HFG

1988 Aston Martin Lagonda

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,618 mi
Last recorded69,618 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda58,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE879 HFG
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 68,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,808 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 66,853 miles

Coolant leak from block ()

Pass 4 May 2018 66,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,325 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 65,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to open nearside fuel flap

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,744 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside lower sill shows signs of filler

oil leak on rear diff may have contaminated brake hose

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 62,896 miles

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

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

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

fluid leak around nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,757 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 29 Jun 2010 62,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,979 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cracks n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2007 98,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,606 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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E879 HFG is a 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 58,040 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 E879 HFG, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E879 HFG registered?

E879 HFG is a 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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