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1 RKO

1983 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,702 mi
Last recorded49,702 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Vantage63,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RKO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,536 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,203 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 48,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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1 RKO is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 63,462 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 1 RKO, 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 43 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 1 RKO registered?

1 RKO is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 September 1983.

Is 1 RKO safe to buy?

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