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HLH 893T

1978 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 893T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,161 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,046 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,821 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,373 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 83,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 79,799 miles

near side front tyre has cut on outer wall

Fail 20 Sep 2006 79,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 79,317 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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HLH 893T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 48,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLH 893T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLH 893T registered?

HLH 893T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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The MOT history for HLH 893T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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