Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Black · Petrol · 1974 · 5,340 cc
CL 2453MOT history
CL 2453 is a black petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 1 Aug 1974. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,688 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 82,688 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- CL 2453
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,340 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1974
- First used
- 1 Aug 1974
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
CL 2453 was last recorded at 82,688 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,408 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,280 miles
- Average per year
- 662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,688 miles
- 2025 – 81,408 miles
- 2023 – 80,321 miles
- 2022 – 79,201 miles
- 2021 – 79,181 miles
- 2020 – 78,515 miles
- 2019 – 78,039 miles
- 2017 – 77,493 miles
- 2016 – 76,220 miles
- 2015 – 75,610 miles
- 2014 – 74,535 miles
- 2013 – 73,630 miles
- 2012 – 72,786 miles
- 2011 – 71,438 miles
- 2010 – 70,314 miles
- 2009 – 70,135 miles
- 2007 – 70,035 miles
- 2006 – 69,602 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,688 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,688 miles (+1,280)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 82,688 miles
- Test number
- 699969471073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,408 miles (+1,087)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 81,408 miles
- Test number
- 804262590071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,321 miles (+1,120)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 80,321 miles
- Test number
- 364127578069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,201 miles
- Test number
- 839195003851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,201 miles (+20)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,201 miles
- Test number
- 142631695807
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Fail79,181 miles (+666)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,181 miles
- Test number
- 453029735817
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,515 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 78,515 miles
- Test number
- 431289487723
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from front engine sump pan, and rear differential
Fail78,515 miles (+476)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,515 miles
- Test number
- 603917072791
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from front engine sump pan, and rear differential
Pass78,039 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,039 miles
- Test number
- 458535434678
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,039 miles (+546)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,039 miles
- Test number
- 334999617957
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,493 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 77,493 miles
- Test number
- 130212882551
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail77,493 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,493 miles
- Test number
- 770536066338
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail77,493 miles (+1,273)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,493 miles
- Test number
- 887900794156
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass76,220 miles (+610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,220 miles
- Test number
- 270730957345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear on reaction bar (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower reaction bar (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,610 miles (+1,075)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 75,610 miles
- Test number
- 595187195046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail74,535 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,535 miles
- Test number
- 428519094042
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass74,535 miles (+905)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 74,535 miles
- Test number
- 967329994008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,630 miles (+844)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,630 miles
- Test number
- 368215973006
- NoteRear brake pads are low
- NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Pass72,786 miles (+1,348)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,786 miles
- Test number
- 109546972076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,438 miles (+1,124)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 71,438 miles
- Test number
- 698310841071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,314 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 70,314 miles
- Test number
- 764118520107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,135 miles (+100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 70,135 miles
- Test number
- 694469279044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass70,035 miles (+433)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 70,035 miles
- Test number
- 304607407313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 69,602 miles
- Test number
- 402805786275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about CL 2453
- What vehicle is registration CL 2453 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show CL 2453 on a black petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 1 Aug 1974. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does CL 2453 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CL 2453 is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on CL 2453?
- The MOT on CL 2453 is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has CL 2453 done?
- CL 2453 was recorded at 82,688 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 662 miles a year.
- Has CL 2453 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. CL 2453 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on CL 2453 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on CL 2453 find?
- CL 2453 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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