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WWL 528T

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,810 mi
Last recorded12,810 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWL 528T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,810 miles

N/S front out rigger corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 12,810 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S front out rigger corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 12,796 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point area as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 12,359 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2012 12,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,231 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 12,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 11,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2005 11,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

crack along bottam of front windscreen.legal at time of test.

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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WWL 528T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WWL 528T, 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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WWL 528T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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