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XRU 414S

1978 Aston Martin V8

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,081 mi
Last recorded10,081 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 414S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 10,081 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 10,065 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 8,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 8,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,043 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 8,012 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 5,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 2,961 miles

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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XRU 414S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 48,131 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRU 414S, 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 48 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 XRU 414S registered?

XRU 414S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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The MOT history for XRU 414S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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