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F1 XPK

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,860 mi
Last recorded20,860 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 XPK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 20,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 18,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 17,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 16,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 16,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 16,415 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 16,413 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 16,109 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,068 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 16,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe on caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,543 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 14,540 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 12,463 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,467 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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F1 XPK is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 38,589 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 F1 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 37 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 F1 XPK registered?

F1 XPK is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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