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DPL 51T

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,767 mi
Last recorded22,767 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 51T
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 22,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 22,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,996 miles

Offside Lower windscreen is cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,132 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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DPL 51T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPL 51T, 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 DPL 51T registered?

DPL 51T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is DPL 51T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 51T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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