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C180 EUW

1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,363 mi
Last recorded45,363 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage48,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 EUW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 45,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 44,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,132 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,047 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,044 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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C180 EUW is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 C180 EUW, 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 C180 EUW registered?

C180 EUW is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C180 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C180 EUW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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