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FNA 93T

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNA 93T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,405 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all b/discs slightly corroded

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 82,298 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all b/discs slightly corroded

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,272 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2010 82,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 81,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 81,659 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 81,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 81,206 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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FNA 93T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNA 93T, 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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FNA 93T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 24 August 1978.

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