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NMA 193T

1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,281 mi
Last recorded42,281 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage53,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 193T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 42,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,583 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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NMA 193T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMA 193T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMA 193T registered?

NMA 193T is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is NMA 193T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 193T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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