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R127 CUA

1998 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,766 mi
Last recorded17,766 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 CUA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 17,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 17,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 17,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 16,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 16,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 16,408 miles

Emission are getting near the limit on idle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 15,563 miles

Floor pan starting to rust...Needs under-sealing.

Had to tighten steering column lower U/J, something has melted around it!

Slight wear to Offside and Nearside steering rack inner joints.

Pass 21 May 2007 14,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,995 miles

Nearside rear wheel,slight play. †slight play/wear in steering rack inner ends. †Offside/Nearside floopans rusting. †Handbrake poor performance.

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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R127 CUA is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R127 CUA, 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 28 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 R127 CUA registered?

R127 CUA is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R127 CUA safe to buy?

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