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AFX 512A

1980 Aston Martin Lagonda

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda24,147 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 512A
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,552 miles

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

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Lagonda?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
270
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 28
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AFX 512A is a 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,147 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 Lagonda fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFX 512A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Lagonda typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFX 512A registered?

AFX 512A is a 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is AFX 512A safe to buy?

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