MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc grooves only just visable. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc grooves only just visable. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
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B8 XPK is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 48,356 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 B8 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 41 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 B8 XPK registered?
B8 XPK is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B8 XPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B8 XPK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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