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SUB 600M

1973 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,021 mi
Last recorded10,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 600M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 10,021 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake performance only just met. 16%

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear and offside rear damper (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2018 10,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides /chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring turrets (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor corrodng

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight movement at steering wheel/column

Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,571 miles

Parking brake performance only just met. 17%

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside rear and offside rear damper (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 9,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general condition represents age off vehicle

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 9,568 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 20 May 2009 9,568 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 9,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 9,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,402 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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SUB 600M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUB 600M, 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 53 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SUB 600M is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 November 1973.

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The MOT history for SUB 600M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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