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DGK 362S

1978 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,522 mi
Last recorded1,522 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 362S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 1,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 1,514 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 1,172 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 99,085 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 94,167 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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DGK 362S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DGK 362S, 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 DGK 362S registered?

DGK 362S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is DGK 362S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 362S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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