MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
handbrake readings low
slight blow from exhaust front joint
both front tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls
both rear tyre treads on 2mm in centre
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
both front tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls
both front tyres perished on sidewalls
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
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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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78 XHY is a 1984 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 5 October 1984.
Is 78 XHY safe to buy?
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