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V55 OAM

2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 OAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 6 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 48,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,653 miles

N/S Rear brake binding slightly

Slight play in both steering arm pivots

Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,653 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

N/S Rear brake binding slightly

Slight play in both steering arm pivots

Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,835 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,835 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,731 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,266 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,747 miles

Centre Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack bush n/s and o/s has slight wear

Fail 17 Oct 2007 36,747 miles

Centre Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

steering rack bush n/s and o/s has slight wear

Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,847 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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V55 OAM is a 2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V55 OAM, 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 26 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V55 OAM is a 2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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