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G30 HEG

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,086 mi
Last recorded51,086 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 HEG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 50,927 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 50,707 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 50,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lift evident in the offside front lower ball joint

oil leak on the gearbox

wear evident in nearside and offside front trackrod ends

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,778 miles

center silencer is damaged

slight lift in the offside front lower ball joint

slight wear in the nearside and offside track-rod ends

Fail 14 Sep 2020 49,764 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight lift in the offside front lower ball joint

wear evident in the nearside and offside front trackrod ends

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 49,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake reactor bush starting to split

Fail 8 Feb 2017 48,548 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,426 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 48,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 43,739 miles

hazard flasing rate only just under 120 flashes per minute

idicator flash rate only just over 60 flashes per minute

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 39,899 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,420 miles

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

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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G30 HEG is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G30 HEG, 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 G30 HEG registered?

G30 HEG is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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