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RYK 3R

1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,700 mi
Last recorded32,700 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 3R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 30,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 29,033 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,271 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 11,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 1,149 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 99,570 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,720 miles

hand brake eff just on limits

Fail 11 Apr 2011 97,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake eff just on limits

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,636 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 93,132 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 91,651 miles

Advise brakes binding slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,651 miles

Advise brakes binding slightly

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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RYK 3R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYK 3R, 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 49 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RYK 3R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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