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LGH 502T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 502T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 99,022 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,011 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine failed to restart to remove vehicle from lift

some wear / movement in nearside top suspension joint

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,946 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 98,463 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 97,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perishing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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LGH 502T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGH 502T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LGH 502T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 15 February 1979.

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