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78 XHY

1984 Aston Martin Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,866 mi
Last recorded98,866 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Aston Martin Vantage50,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 XHY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 98,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,793 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,775 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major exhaust blow from o/s down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Rear brake are binding to the point that they can not be turned (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brake discs corroded and the contact service seriously reduced

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,407 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,074 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,360 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,726 miles

handbrake readings low

slight blow from exhaust front joint

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,327 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,524 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,884 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

both rear tyre treads on 2mm in centre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,868 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,968 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 28 Sep 2005 85,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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78 XHY is a 1984 Aston Martin Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 50,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 78 XHY, 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 42 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 78 XHY registered?

78 XHY is a 1984 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is 78 XHY safe to buy?

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