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ARF 354T

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,488 mi
Last recorded78,488 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 354T
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,488 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,293 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,806 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside front suspension pin

Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside front suspension pin

Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,620 miles

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

all front suspension components deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,578 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 74,558 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,267 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,414 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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ARF 354T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ARF 354T, 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 ARF 354T registered?

ARF 354T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 14 November 1978.

Is ARF 354T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 354T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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