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VFJ 251

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,241 mi
Last recorded75,241 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFJ 251
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 74,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,244 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 72,968 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 72,965 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,882 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 72,877 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,815 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,360 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,166 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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VFJ 251 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VFJ 251, 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 VFJ 251 registered?

VFJ 251 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VFJ 251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFJ 251 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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