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YPJ 976T

1978 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPJ 976T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 40,382 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 40,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 40,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2015 40,272 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YPJ 976T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPJ 976T, 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 YPJ 976T?

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What year was YPJ 976T registered?

YPJ 976T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 19 September 1978.

Is YPJ 976T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPJ 976T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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