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W224 XGP

2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,612 mi
Last recorded32,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 XGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 32,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 32,060 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 32,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 31,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 30,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,049 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,315 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,605 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 24,235 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 10,860 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
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W224 XGP is a 2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W224 XGP, 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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What year was W224 XGP registered?

W224 XGP is a 2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W224 XGP safe to buy?

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