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WYF 733S

1978 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,104 mi
Last recorded31,104 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYF 733S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 30,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 29,360 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 28,681 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 27,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 27,467 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,273 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

rear window cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2010 25,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

rear window cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,597 miles

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 15 May 2008 25,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions close to limit

rear window cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 21,913 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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WYF 733S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WYF 733S, 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 WYF 733S registered?

WYF 733S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 24 July 1978.

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The MOT history for WYF 733S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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