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180 OTH

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,272 mi
Last recorded29,272 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration180 OTH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 29,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 28,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 27,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 26,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 26,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,196 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,822 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,894 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 18,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,882 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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180 OTH is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 27,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 180 OTH, 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 38 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 180 OTH registered?

180 OTH is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 180 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 180 OTH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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