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MKH 67A

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,030 mi
Last recorded78,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKH 67A
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,768 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering has a leak around rack

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,684 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,682 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,675 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside 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)

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Apr 2009 77,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 77,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 76,674 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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MKH 67A is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKH 67A, 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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What year was MKH 67A registered?

MKH 67A is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 11 May 1978.

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