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VPB 108S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,158 mi
Last recorded10,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPB 108S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 10,158 miles

All dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

All suspension bushes poor

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in suspension joints/swiveles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated/worn

slight play in front suspension joints/swivels

steering and suspension dust covers deteriorated

underside has corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas.poor/marginal in places.previous repairs poor/corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2012 9,892 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated/worn

slight play in front suspension joints/swivels

steering and suspension dust covers deteriorated

underside has corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas.poor/marginal in places.previous repairs poor/corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,899 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 6,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 5,126 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VPB 108S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VPB 108S, 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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VPB 108S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 24 February 1978.

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