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1978 AM

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

1,052 mi
Last recorded1,052 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1978 AM
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 1,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,529 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,717 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 98,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 97,747 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 96,922 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,251 miles

Nearside and offside power steering hoses chaffing against front crossmember.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,576 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 94,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 92,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 89,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 87,845 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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1978 AM is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 64,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1978 AM, 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 48 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 1978 AM registered?

1978 AM is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is 1978 AM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1978 AM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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