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C378 XSC

1986 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin Vantage47,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 XSC
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,784 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,888 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,266 miles

nearside front brake hose ferral slighly corroded

offside front brake hose ferral slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,614 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 69,614 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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C378 XSC is a 1986 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 47,846 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 C378 XSC, 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 40 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 C378 XSC registered?

C378 XSC is a 1986 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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