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JNJ 798V

1979 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,059 mi
Last recorded27,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin Vantage44,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 798V
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,059 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,578 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 26,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,950 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 23,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,836 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 23,824 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

slight movement to interior mirror

very slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2011 23,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,641 miles

exhaust secured hard against the floor and crossmember

Pass 14 Jul 2005 12,205 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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JNJ 798V is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNJ 798V, 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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JNJ 798V is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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