MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,979 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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VPA 871S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VPA 871S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VPA 871S?
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What year was VPA 871S registered?
VPA 871S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 10 January 1978.
Is VPA 871S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPA 871S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VPA 871S have outstanding finance?
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