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1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,866 mi
Last recorded5,866 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage21,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 BEN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 5,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 5,821 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 5,694 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 5,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 5,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 5,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 5,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,852 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 4,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,864 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 2,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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60 BEN is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,850 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 60 BEN, 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 29 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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60 BEN is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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