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VAP 69

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 69
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,108 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,995 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,533 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 93,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,074 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 92,529 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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VAP 69 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VAP 69, 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 VAP 69 registered?

VAP 69 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 15 September 1978.

Is VAP 69 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 69 shows 15 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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