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ELK 5S

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELK 5S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,506 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,751 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,214 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,127 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,829 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,194 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,311 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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ELK 5S is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 ELK 5S, 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 19 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 ELK 5S registered?

ELK 5S is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is ELK 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELK 5S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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