MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDP 5 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VDP 5, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VDP 5?
You can check the full history of VDP 5 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VDP 5 registered?
VDP 5 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 August 1978.
Is VDP 5 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VDP 5 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VDP 5 have outstanding finance?
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