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BCV 21T

1978 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 21T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,304 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 70,280 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,879 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 67,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,430 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,688 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,012 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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BCV 21T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCV 21T, 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

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What year was BCV 21T registered?

BCV 21T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is BCV 21T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 21T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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