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WBF 46S

1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

8,128 mi
Last recorded8,128 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto59,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBF 46S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 8,128 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 7,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 7,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 4,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 1,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,140 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 95,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,023 miles

2 x exhaust clamps hanging very low

o/s park brake caliper lever has a lot of free play

slight exhaust blows at joints

wipers very sluggish

Fail 17 Jul 2009 93,023 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

2 x exhaust clamps hanging very low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s park brake caliper lever has a lot of free play

park brake lever travel high & on limit

slight exhaust blows at joints

wipers very sluggish

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,084 miles

some play in offside rear shock absorber top bushes on limits and need attention

Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,030 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

considerable handbrake travel

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing low

slight exhaust blow at rear joints

slight play in nearside front lower swivel joint

slight play in offside front top swivel joint

some play in offside rear shock absorber top bushes on limits and need attention

unable to fully inspect offside and nearside front outer brake pipes fouling as run too close to struts-require further attention

Fail 10 Jun 2008 90,997 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 88,036 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 88,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 88,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to n/s/f chassis rail

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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WBF 46S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,087 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 WBF 46S, 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 49 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WBF 46S is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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