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YCH 522S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCH 522S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,180 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,169 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear axle differential slight oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 67,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,081 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,044 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,841 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,838 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 66,826 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 66,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 66,817 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 66,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YCH 522S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCH 522S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCH 522S registered?

YCH 522S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is YCH 522S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCH 522S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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