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CYX 4V

1979 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin Vantage44,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYX 4V
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 94,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,421 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.99% ( 4.50% limit). (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 94,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 94,321 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

various corrosion started under vehicle

Pass 27 May 2015 94,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,122 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,892 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,661 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak around engine and gearbox

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 22 Jun 2010 93,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak around engine and gearbox

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 12 Jun 2009 93,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,856 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 23 May 2006 90,664 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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CYX 4V is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 44,309 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CYX 4V, 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 47 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 CYX 4V registered?

CYX 4V is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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