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B8 XPK

1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage48,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XPK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,109 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 73,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,486 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,997 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,106 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,051 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 59,473 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,473 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,253 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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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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B8 XPK is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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