MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play n/s front lower ball joint
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play n/s front lower ball joint
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?
Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDP 373S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in White with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VDP 373S, 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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How do I check the history of VDP 373S?
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What year was VDP 373S registered?
VDP 373S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 17 April 1978.
Is VDP 373S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VDP 373S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VDP 373S have outstanding finance?
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