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TGC 398L

1973 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin Vantage54,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 398L
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 96,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,985 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,428 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 95,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

battery insecure

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

Pass 15 May 2008 93,930 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 93,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 93,916 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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TGC 398L is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 54,932 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 TGC 398L, 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 53 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TGC 398L is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 27 April 1973.

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