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MOT History from tests of petrol ASTON MARTIN V8s year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:82.25%
(The average a petrol ASTON MARTIN V8 year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:721 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|17
Registration plate lamp issues15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear brake binding3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box |7.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Fuel pipe leaking carburettors |7.2.3|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Indicator switch inoperative to o/s indicators (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect oil cooler or pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed and corroded within 30cm of trail arm void bush mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside exhaust joint |7.1.2|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside exhaust joint |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Brake lever locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| retaining device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring carrier prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1

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