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B33 RCL

1985 Aston Martin Vantage

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,762 mi
Last recorded69,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin Vantage51,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 RCL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 69,724 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 69,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 69,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 69,428 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,283 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,095 miles

coolant leak from t piece upward of bottom hose

Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,095 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s/f and side on all the time back inop (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leak from t piece upward of bottom hose

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,742 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

front anti roll bar centre bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,496 miles

anti roll bar bushes perishing front

engine oil leak and transmition oil leak

front discs deteriating

rear discs rusting

Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

anti roll bar bushes perishing front

engine oil leak and transmition oil leak

front discs deteriating

rear discs rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,886 miles

both rear disc surfaces rusted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear disc surfaces rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,125 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,832 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,832 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 63,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,134 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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B33 RCL is a 1985 Aston Martin Vantage in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 51,150 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B33 RCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B33 RCL registered?

B33 RCL is a 1985 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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