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GBDDS788T

ASTON MARTIN V8 AUTO

1978 · SILVER · PETROL · 78,205 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT: No results returned

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MOT History — 9 tests · 5 passed · 4 failed

PASS11 October 2018
78,205 mi
PASS8 August 2016
77,523 mi
PASS4 August 2015
77,524 mi
  • ADVISORYknock from steering column or rack
FAIL2 June 2015
77,523 mi
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
  • FAILBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  • FAILExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
  • FAILDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDknock from steering rack or column
FAIL28 July 2014
77,522 mi
  • FAILBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
  • FAILNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
  • FAILNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS20 December 2007
77,463 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL12 December 2007
77,463 mi
  • FAILDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
  • FAILFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  • FAILNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • ADVISORYOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL7 September 2007
77,439 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  • FAILOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  • FAILOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • FAILNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILEmissions not tested (7.0)
  • FAILNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS17 March 2006
76,860 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
ASTON MARTIN
Model
V8 AUTO
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
5,340 cc
Year
1978
First registered
1978-09
Tax due
2027-02-01
Recorded mileage
78,205 mi

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