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F72 ELS

1989 Aston Martin Lagonda

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,305 mi
Last recorded3,305 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda21,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF72 ELS
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 3,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 3,260 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 3,172 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 1 miles
Pass 26 May 2017

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 May 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,633 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f inner arch area corroded

rear sub frame mouny area slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

OSF inner wheel arch corroded through to carpet

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,110 miles

Corrosion underneath not in prescribed area

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,616 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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F72 ELS is a 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,732 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 F72 ELS, 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 37 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F72 ELS registered?

F72 ELS is a 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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