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YBC 669S

1978 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin Vantage64,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBC 669S
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,982 miles

power steering reservoir/ pipe shows signs of fluid leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,971 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering reservoir/ pipe shows signs of fluid leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 78,826 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front headlamp reflector is corroding

offside front main headlamp reflector corroding

power steering reservoir / pipe shows signs of fluid leak

service brake pedal shows signs of travel with little reserve remaining

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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YBC 669S is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 64,651 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBC 669S, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YBC 669S?

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What year was YBC 669S registered?

YBC 669S is a 1978 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YBC 669S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBC 669S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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