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51 DT

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 7003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,087 mi
Last recorded42,087 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 DT
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,003cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 41,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,280 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 41,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 41,169 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,580 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,196 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 37,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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51 DT is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 7,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 51 DT, 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 51 DT registered?

51 DT is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is 51 DT safe to buy?

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