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WEU 453L

1973 Aston Martin Vantage

White Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,781 mi
Last recorded9,781 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin Vantage54,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 453L
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 9,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 9,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 7,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 6,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 5,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 5,217 miles

Horn control loose

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2018 4,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 3,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 1,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 94,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2008 92,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 92,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 90,673 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 90,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WEU 453L is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage in White with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEU 453L, 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 WEU 453L registered?

WEU 453L is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is WEU 453L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 453L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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