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33,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R617 XWR is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 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 R617 XWR, 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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What year was R617 XWR registered?
R617 XWR is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R617 XWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R617 XWR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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