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D21 TDY

1997 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Vantage11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 TDY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 177,477 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 177,220 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 177,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting slighty corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 177,184 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting slighty corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 173,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 36,826 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 36,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,212 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 180,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 176,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,871 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 28,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 168,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 160,019 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 160,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 144,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 130,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 118,481 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 110,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 98,006 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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D21 TDY is a 1997 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 D21 TDY, 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 29 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D21 TDY registered?

D21 TDY is a 1997 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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