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P1 KAK

1997 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,642 mi
Last recorded21,642 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 KAK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 21,642 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 21,471 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 21,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,840 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 20,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,476 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,999 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 16,633 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 16,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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P1 KAK is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P1 KAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P1 KAK registered?

P1 KAK is a 1997 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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