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1981 ASTON-MARTIN LAGONDA
United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Aston Martin Lagonda, originally registered in 1981, presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of automotive history. Having undergone a recent cosmetic refresh and mechanical service, this Lagonda retains its original documentation, enhancing its collectibility.
Condition
7
The car has been refinished and serviced recently, suggesting attention to both cosmetic and mechanical aspects. It retains original components like the service book and handbook, adding to its appeal. However, the coachwork has been refinished in a non-original color, and the mileage is higher, preventing a rating above Very Good.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
L00R13074
Chassis No:
Odometer:
41,000 miles
VPC 941X
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Two private owners from 1982 - 2019 - Recent cosmetic refresh The revival of the Lagonda brand was expressed first in 1974 as a long-wheelbase, four-door version of the Aston Martin V8, and latterly as a striking four-door executive express.
Introduced in 1976 at the London Motor Show, the striking new model caused jaws to drop at launch.
Its cutting edge “folded-paper” design, penned by William Towns, was mated to the same long-wheelbase V8 chassis as its immediate predecessor.
Teething problems with the space-age electronic instrumentation delayed production to April of 1978, eventually to be replaced by a slightly less radical design.
The coachwork was futuristic and the interior luxurious, featuring Connolly hides, deep Wilton carpeting and plentiful walnut veneer, all hand-finished by skilled craftsmen in the best Aston Martin tradition.
A hugely expensive model, the Lagonda was face-lifted in 1987, acquiring a slightly softer, less hard-edged look, and continued in productio...
Points of note
£24,458
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£48,931
Median Price (Since 2020)
£356,588
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 13 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
40,520 miles
Registration Date
1981-08-19
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 14 2023 with 40,520 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Passed
On Jan 28 2011 with 40,316 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Failed
On Jan 28 2011 with 40,316 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passed
On Nov 04 2009 with 40,224 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- advise all door lower frames corroding
Failed
On Oct 28 2008 with 40,813 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- boot floor and both front door sills corroding
- nearside rear door won't open
Passed
On Oct 28 2008 with 40,813 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- boot floor and both front door sills corroding
- nearside rear door won't open
Passed
On Oct 16 2007 with 39,871 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Failed
On Oct 16 2007 with 39,871 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Oct 20 2006 with 39,615 miles
Failed
On Oct 12 2006 with 39,615 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- (Dangerous) Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Sep 21 2005 with 39,391 miles
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