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VPE 366

1954 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

8,942 mi
Last recorded8,942 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 366
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 8,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,876 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 8,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,577 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 8,570 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 8,348 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 8,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery carrier box corroded and dropped

bonnet hinge nut missing

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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VPE 366 is a 1954 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VPE 366, 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 72 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPE 366 registered?

VPE 366 is a 1954 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 27 July 1954.

Is VPE 366 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPE 366 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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