CarVerify

Free Car Check

16 TE

1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage53,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration16 TE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 70,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,813 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,446 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

16 TE is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 16 TE, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 16 TE?

You can check the full history of 16 TE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 16 TE registered?

16 TE is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 December 1978.

Is 16 TE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 TE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 TE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 16 TE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.