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ZV88335

1978 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V848,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZV88335
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 75,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ZV88335 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZV88335, 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 ZV88335 registered?

ZV88335 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 July 1978.

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