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29 TPJ

1973 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin Vantage54,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 TPJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,459 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 98,357 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,011 miles

Fuel pipe leaking overflow (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking pinion body/rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,945 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 95,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 93,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,817 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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29 TPJ is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 54,932 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 29 TPJ, 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 53 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 29 TPJ registered?

29 TPJ is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 26 July 1973.

Is 29 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 TPJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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