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XYT 795T

1978 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,531 mi
Last recorded12,531 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYT 795T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 12,531 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 12,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2019 11,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 10,279 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 10,279 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 10,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,215 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 10,215 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,950 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 9,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 9,892 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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XYT 795T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XYT 795T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XYT 795T?

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What year was XYT 795T registered?

XYT 795T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is XYT 795T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYT 795T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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