Official DVLA Record

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto 5.3L Petrol · BTX 282T

BTX 282T

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto (5.3L, petrol). First registered 20/11/1978. Recorded mileage 5,302 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
ASTON MARTIN V8 AUTO
Year / Origin
1978 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
5,302 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
5340cc

BTX 282T Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/04/2023
  • 5,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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BTX 282T Mileage History

  1. 22/07/200586,021 mi
  2. 14/07/200687,999 mi+1,978 mi
  3. 15/07/200687,999 mi
  4. 04/08/200789,847 mi+1,848 mi
  5. 04/08/200789,847 mi
  6. 22/07/200890,992 mi+1,145 mi
  7. 31/10/200992,521 mi+1,529 mi
  8. 02/12/200992,603 mi+82 mi
  9. 27/11/201093,875 mi+1,272 mi
  10. 11/11/201194,924 mi+1,049 mi
  11. 28/11/201195,031 mi+107 mi
  12. 24/11/201295,974 mi+943 mi
  13. 07/12/201397,443 mi+1,469 mi
  14. 06/12/201498,313 mi+870 mi
  15. 16/12/201498,341 mi+28 mi
  16. 09/07/201699,507 mi+1,166 mi
  17. 08/07/201782,009 mi-17,498 mi
  18. 13/07/20183,034 mi-78,975 mi
  19. 03/07/20193,707 mi+673 mi
  20. 06/04/20235,302 mi+1,595 mi

Average of roughly -4,559 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

BTX 282T MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 19:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto (BTX 282T) between July 2005 and April 2023.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.

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