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BYR 354T

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,166 mi
Last recorded18,166 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 354T
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 18,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 17,881 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,578 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 17,250 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,056 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 17,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,877 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

n/s front tyre tread getting low

Fail 15 Jun 2016 16,877 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

n/s front tyre tread getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf inner w/arch holed

osf spot lamp inop

Fail 11 Jun 2015 16,653 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf inner w/arch holed

osf spot lamp inop

Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 16,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,384 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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BYR 354T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BYR 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 BYR 354T registered?

BYR 354T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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