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ERC 229T

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 229T
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,243 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 66,183 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,115 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,069 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 65,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,672 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,308 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,866 miles

Indicator flash rate slow

Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,861 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Indicator flash rate slow

Pass 18 May 2012 64,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,877 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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ERC 229T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ERC 229T, 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 ERC 229T registered?

ERC 229T is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is ERC 229T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 229T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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