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WYS 356S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,447 mi
Last recorded31,447 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage53,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYS 356S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,447 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 31,446 miles

Nearside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,281 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 31,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 30,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,428 miles

oil leak

tyre wearing on outer shoulders, front nearside & odffside

Fail 13 Apr 2016 30,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak

tyre wearing on outer shoulders, front nearside & odffside

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,112 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 29,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,599 miles

Diff. leaking.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,455 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,532 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 27,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,780 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,206 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 24,580 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,644 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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WYS 356S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WYS 356S, 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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What year was WYS 356S registered?

WYS 356S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 7 July 1978.

Is WYS 356S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYS 356S shows 21 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.

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