CarVerify

Free Car Check

LNF 278V

1979 Aston Martin Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,346 mi
Last recorded45,346 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin Vantage44,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNF 278V
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,309 miles

HC emissions close to upper limit

Parking brake just meets pass criteria

Rear tyres worn to legal limit, nearside rear border line pass

Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,309 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

HC emissions close to upper limit

Parking brake just meets pass criteria

Rear tyres worn to legal limit, nearside rear border line pass

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,859 miles

cover sills fitted-unable to fully inspect outer sills

emissions on the high side

floorpans and inner sills showing signs of corrosion , not considered excessive at time of test

nearside floorpan corroded to a hole just outside MOT perscribed area

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

some surface corrosion present within front inner wheel arches

Fail 22 Feb 2006 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on offside front chassis leg with engine bay close to shock top mounting not considered excessive

exhaust emissions at higher limit for MOT

nearside floorpan corroded close to seat mounts

nearside front track rod end slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2005 42,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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
Full Aston Martin Vantage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LNF 278V is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LNF 278V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LNF 278V?

You can check the full history of LNF 278V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LNF 278V registered?

LNF 278V is a 1979 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is LNF 278V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNF 278V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNF 278V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LNF 278V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.