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550 VAN

1998 Aston Martin Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,616 mi
Last recorded21,616 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage37,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 VAN
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 21,616 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 21,199 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 21,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 21,067 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 19,207 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,127 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,725 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 18,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,297 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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550 VAN is a 1998 Aston Martin Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 37,591 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 VAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 550 VAN registered?

550 VAN is a 1998 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 550 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 VAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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