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T729 DWL

1999 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,790 mi
Last recorded29,790 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 DWL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 29,790 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 29,477 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 29,477 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,290 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 28,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 28,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,710 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 26,710 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake near to no reserve travel.Handbrake efficiency just above minimum pass. STRONGLY ADVISE REPAIR/ADJUSTMENT.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

Slight corrosion to all front and rear brake hose ferrules.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,280 miles

All tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.Cords not visible

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,448 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 20,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 19,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,393 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 17,393 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T729 DWL is a 1999 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 82.6%.

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 T729 DWL, 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 27 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T729 DWL is a 1999 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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