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CPA 696T

1979 Aston Martin Vantage

Grey Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,768 mi
Last recorded35,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin Vantage44,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 696T
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 35,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leaks at joins/clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted / corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,202 miles

nsf/osf/nsr/osr tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,608 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on inside tyre walls

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,433 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,572 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion around watts linkage arm mountings

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,220 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 18,077 miles

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

engine tick-over speed slightly high.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 16,911 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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CPA 696T is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage in Grey with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 44,309 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 CPA 696T, 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 47 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 CPA 696T registered?

CPA 696T is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is CPA 696T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPA 696T shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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