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B88 KPG

1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,456 mi
Last recorded64,456 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage32,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB88 KPG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 64,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 64,456 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,376 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 64,376 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,262 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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B88 KPG is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B88 KPG, 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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What year was B88 KPG registered?

B88 KPG is a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 October 1984.

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