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A348 XFM

1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,650 mi
Last recorded14,650 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage32,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA348 XFM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 14,650 miles

covers fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid warning light on,brake fluid level ok

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,992 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 13,899 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearings not tested

Brake fluid warning light on

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,406 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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A348 XFM is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,146 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 A348 XFM, 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 42 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A348 XFM is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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