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TYX 807S

1978 Aston Martin V8

Red Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,837 mi
Last recorded5,837 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYX 807S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 5,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 5,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 5,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 4,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 4,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 3,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 1,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 225 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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TYX 807S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Red with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 48,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYX 807S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYX 807S registered?

TYX 807S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is TYX 807S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYX 807S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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