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CYY 242G

1968 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,879 mi
Last recorded94,879 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 242G
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight leak from rear differential

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 92,134 miles

underside of vehicle oily

Pass 11 May 2012 91,629 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2011 90,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 76,273 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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CYY 242G is a 1968 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CYY 242G, 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 58 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYY 242G registered?

CYY 242G is a 1968 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is CYY 242G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYY 242G shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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