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R12452

1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage48,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12452
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,328 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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R12452 is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 48,356 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 R12452, 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 41 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 R12452 registered?

R12452 is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is R12452 safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12452 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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