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TGK 29M

1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage69,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGK 29M
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,603 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,500 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,500 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,495 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front head light aims borderline pass

both front wheel bearing have slight play

front brake disics slighty pitted

front lower and upper ball joints leaking grease

off side front lower ball joint has slight play

slight bind at both rear brakes

slight fray at off side front seat belt

slight play at both rear hardy spicer joints

slight play at steering colume

smell of fuel from boot area at time of test

underneath of vehicle corroded through out

Fail 2 Jul 2009 69,466 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 69,340 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 69,338 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,314 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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TGK 29M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 69,403 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGK 29M, 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 52 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGK 29M registered?

TGK 29M is a 1974 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 January 1974.

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