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1971 MB

1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage31,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1971 MB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 33,720 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 33,720 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 33,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,328 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 30,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,010 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,173 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 29,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front seats slightly insecure

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2010 29,500 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front seats slightly insecure

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake pads look low

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2010 29,458 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 28,706 miles

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

slight movement in o/s steering arm fixing.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,742 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s front brake discs becoming thin close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,938 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,692 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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1971 MB is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 31,495 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 1971 MB, 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 30 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1971 MB is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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