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EBO 8L

1973 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,480 mi
Last recorded51,480 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin Vantage54,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBO 8L
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 51,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,502 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 46,923 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,306 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 41,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt king pin gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Fail 31 Jul 2017 37,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVERS (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 36,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVERS (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,063 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,641 miles

both front to front brake hoses,brake pipes becoming corroded

both wiper blades slightly split but clearing screen ok

slight play in n.s front steering king pin

slight play in n.s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 27,242 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,317 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 25,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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Fail 3 Jul 2008 21,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,164 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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EBO 8L is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 54,932 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 EBO 8L, 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 53 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EBO 8L is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 22 May 1973.

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