MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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VPH 959S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VPH 959S, 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 VPH 959S?
You can check the full history of VPH 959S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VPH 959S registered?
VPH 959S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 March 1978.
Is VPH 959S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPH 959S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VPH 959S have outstanding finance?
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