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CAK 452T

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

887 mi
Last recorded887 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAK 452T
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 452 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 175 miles

handbrake cables corroded

radiator corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 175 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake cables corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,896 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 99,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 98,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 97,992 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,565 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,194 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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CAK 452T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAK 452T, 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 CAK 452T registered?

CAK 452T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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