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CNP 44

1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

26,109 mi
Last recorded26,109 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage51,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNP 44
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 26,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp may require attention soon

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,592 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,974 miles

corrosion to n/s/r body quarter pannel

Pass 2 May 2014 13,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,614 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 12,612 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,332 miles

brake warning light illuminated

slight blow from both front pipe and exhaust manifolds

Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,573 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 8,522 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 6,103 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 6,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,196 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 5,196 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,012 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,525 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 2,525 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 242 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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CNP 44 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 51,724 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNP 44, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CNP 44 registered?

CNP 44 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 April 1979.

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