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PVO 663M

1973 Aston Martin Vantage

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

84,919 mi
Last recorded84,919 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin Vantage54,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVO 663M
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,919 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill holed at jacking point

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 84,897 miles

Fuel system component leaking Offside front, possibly carbeurettor overflow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 46kg bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine idling speed too high and engine sounds as if choke is stuck on, smells rich

Nearside Rear Inner sill holed at jacking point

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slightly, imbalance about 29% on application

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,240 miles

Drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all exhaust joints (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside front seatbelt (5.2.5b)

Drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all exhaust joints (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,884 miles

Exhaust leaks from joints

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

major engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,770 miles

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

Exhaust leaks from joints

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,899 miles

Oil leak

general underside corrosion

poorly repaired chassis

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,829 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

general underside corrosion

poorly repaired chassis

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front floor pan area slightly corroded

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear springs rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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PVO 663M is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 PVO 663M, 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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What year was PVO 663M registered?

PVO 663M is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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