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51 FOO

1981 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration51 FOO
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,025 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 45,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,201 miles

slight wear in steeing rack o/s inner joint

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,227 miles

slight wear/play in steering rack o/s inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,642 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight wear/play in steering rack o/s inner joint

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,844 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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51 FOO is a 1981 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 FOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 45 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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51 FOO is a 1981 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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