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PTP 24

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,251 mi
Last recorded55,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTP 24
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 54,998 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,935 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,862 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,621 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 54,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,310 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,619 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,875 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,841 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak from o/s/r drive shaft oil seal

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,119 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 42,476 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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PTP 24 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTP 24, 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 PTP 24 registered?

PTP 24 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 19 September 1978.

Is PTP 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTP 24 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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