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G 178

1979 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,286 mi
Last recorded70,286 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin DB447,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG 178
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 70,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 69,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 68,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 67,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,352 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 66,813 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 66,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,304 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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G 178 is a 1979 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 47,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G 178, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 47 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G 178?

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What year was G 178 registered?

G 178 is a 1979 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 16 January 1979.

Is G 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for G 178 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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