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TOT 298T

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Bronze Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,453 mi
Last recorded78,453 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOT 298T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 78,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,040 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,617 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,805 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 68,928 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,839 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both no plates starting to delaminate

os wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,435 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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TOT 298T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Bronze with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TOT 298T, 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 TOT 298T registered?

TOT 298T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is TOT 298T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOT 298T shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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