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H47 TAN

1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,069 mi
Last recorded26,069 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage21,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH47 TAN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 26,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,041 miles

Speedometer intermittently not working

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,035 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 26,030 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure FOOTWELL (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,560 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,558 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,046 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel fumes inside the car was too high 1,460PPM BUT no visible leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel fumes inside the car was too high 1,460PPM BUT no visible leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear driveshaft inner coupling gaitor insecure

offside rear driveshaft inner coupling gaitor insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 21,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,850 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,227 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 12,645 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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H47 TAN is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,850 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 H47 TAN, 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 29 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 H47 TAN registered?

H47 TAN is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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