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XYX 68G

1968 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,479 mi
Last recorded17,479 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYX 68G
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 17,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 17,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 17,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 17,325 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 17,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 178,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 17,081 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake light operated (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 17,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,921 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 16,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XYX 68G is a 1968 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYX 68G, 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 58 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XYX 68G is a 1968 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 25 October 1968.

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