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VOP 988S

1977 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,971 mi
Last recorded62,971 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 988S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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VOP 988S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 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 VOP 988S, 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 49 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 VOP 988S registered?

VOP 988S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VOP 988S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOP 988S shows 1 test 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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