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S8 AMV

1998 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,808 mi
Last recorded55,808 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,833 miles

all 4 tyres 17-18 years old also between 2-3mm would advise replacing all for safety

park brake approaching service travel limit

side skirts fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2024 54,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres 17-18 years old also between 2-3mm would advise replacing all for safety

park brake approaching service travel limit

side skirts fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 54,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,490 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 53,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 53,440 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 52,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,967 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,710 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,377 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,785 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,858 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 33,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,927 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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S8 AMV is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 AMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 28 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S8 AMV registered?

S8 AMV is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S8 AMV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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