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WLY 456M

1973 Aston Martin Vantage

White Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,375 mi
Last recorded80,375 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin Vantage54,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLY 456M
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,337 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,134 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 80,305 miles

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

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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WLY 456M is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage in White with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLY 456M, 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 WLY 456M registered?

WLY 456M is a 1973 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is WLY 456M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLY 456M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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