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PPJ 214W

1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,752 mi
Last recorded52,752 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage46,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 214W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 52,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 43,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,800 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 41,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 41,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,537 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,603 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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PPJ 214W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,120 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 PPJ 214W, 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 46 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 PPJ 214W registered?

PPJ 214W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 December 1980.

Is PPJ 214W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 214W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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