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THW 176S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHW 176S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 40,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,026 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,831 miles

both rear chassis rails light corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,466 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,772 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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THW 176S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 66,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 THW 176S, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was THW 176S registered?

THW 176S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is THW 176S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THW 176S shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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