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YPH 150T

1978 Aston Martin V8

Maroon Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,868 mi
Last recorded30,868 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPH 150T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 30,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,318 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,536 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 29,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,413 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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YPH 150T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Maroon with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPH 150T, 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 YPH 150T registered?

YPH 150T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YPH 150T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPH 150T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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