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XYT 801T

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,199 mi
Last recorded71,199 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYT 801T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 71,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,863 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 70,849 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold left hand bank (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 70,306 miles

minor oil leak on rear hubs

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,025 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,076 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 69,064 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,657 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 67,205 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake calipers hitting track control arms on full lock

Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake calipers hitting track control arms on full lock

Fail 23 Aug 2005 66,314 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advize n/s/r shocker damp.

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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XYT 801T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XYT 801T, 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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XYT 801T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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