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55,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
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D285 FYL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 35,064 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 D285 FYL, 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 39 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 D285 FYL registered?
D285 FYL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 July 1987.
Is D285 FYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D285 FYL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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