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SYP 189S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage53,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYP 189S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 64,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 62,006 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,580 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,549 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2009 58,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,820 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 53,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 50,982 miles

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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SYP 189S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SYP 189S, 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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How do I check the history of SYP 189S?

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What year was SYP 189S registered?

SYP 189S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is SYP 189S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYP 189S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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