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PMY 488W

1980 Aston Martin Lagonda

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,280 mi
Last recorded29,280 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda24,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 488W
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 22,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 19,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 10,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 5,149 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 5,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f floor holed and corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 1 May 2013 4,854 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,330 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 2,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 1,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 1,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 1,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,454 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 65,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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PMY 488W is a 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMY 488W, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMY 488W registered?

PMY 488W is a 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is PMY 488W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 488W shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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