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B11 XPK

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

977 mi
Last recorded977 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 XPK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 721 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 35 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,817 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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B11 XPK is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 38,589 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 B11 XPK, 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 37 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 B11 XPK registered?

B11 XPK is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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