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F318 RNM

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,384 mi
Last recorded40,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 RNM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 40,311 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 40,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,694 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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F318 RNM is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 F318 RNM, 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 F318 RNM registered?

F318 RNM is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F318 RNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 RNM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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