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48 RHK

1989 Aston Martin Vanquish

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,106 mi
Last recorded74,106 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration48 RHK
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 74,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 4,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,295 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 3,943 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 3,932 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 3,882 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 3,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 3,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 69,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 3,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 3,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 3,537 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 3,537 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,431 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 3,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 3,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,591 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,591 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 3,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,985 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 2,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 66,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 2,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 1,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 1,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,112 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 61,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 May 2008 61,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 49,516 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,801 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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48 RHK is a 1989 Aston Martin Vanquish in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 48 RHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 37 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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48 RHK is a 1989 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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