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AMV 4F

1979 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,551 mi
Last recorded22,551 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin Vantage44,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMV 4F
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 22,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 22,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,450 miles

engine has an oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 20,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 19,606 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,120 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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AMV 4F is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 44,309 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 AMV 4F, 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 47 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 AMV 4F registered?

AMV 4F is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 19 June 1979.

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