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P890 BPG

1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,661 mi
Last recorded8,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage21,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 BPG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 8,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 7,979 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 5,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 5,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,919 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,180 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 4,172 miles

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

Handbrake travel still long...Fluid leaking from RF of cyl head (onto pas hose) appears to be eng oil?..

Fail 30 Mar 2009 4,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 4,163 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,817 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 3,632 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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P890 BPG is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P890 BPG, 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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P890 BPG is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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