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222 ASV

1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,901 mi
Last recorded50,901 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 ASV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 50,901 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 50,899 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,952 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,677 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,363 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 May 2014 44,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 43,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,135 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,964 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,961 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 28,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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222 ASV is a 1994 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 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,424 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 222 ASV, 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 32 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 222 ASV registered?

222 ASV is a 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 December 1994.

Is 222 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 ASV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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