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CL 2453

1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage69,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL 2453
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 79,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 79,201 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 79,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from front engine sump pan, and rear differential

Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from front engine sump pan, and rear differential

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,039 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 77,493 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear on reaction bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower reaction bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 74,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,630 miles

rear brake pads are low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 70,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 70,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,602 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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CL 2453 is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 69,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CL 2453, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CL 2453 registered?

CL 2453 is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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