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SYO 488S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,606 mi
Last recorded3,606 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 488S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 3,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,117 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 3,117 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust box toutching under the body

Pass 2 Jun 2016 2,987 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 2,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 2,457 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 97,270 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 94,710 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 92,852 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 89,704 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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SYO 488S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SYO 488S, 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 SYO 488S registered?

SYO 488S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 8 March 1978.

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The MOT history for SYO 488S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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