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A11 VTB

1988 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,996 mi
Last recorded67,996 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin Vantage30,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VTB
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 67,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 67,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 67,559 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

check clutch or brake fluid reservoir level

Fail 16 May 2023 67,559 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

check clutch or brake fluid reservoir level

Pass 13 May 2022 67,458 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 67,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive both (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,844 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,696 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 66,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front anti roll bar to body mounting bushes worn

slight exhaust leak on front pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,684 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,311 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing from o/s flexi section

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 61,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,494 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,037 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 59,997 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres low of tread

Complete floor pan and inner sills have surface corrosion advise underside wash and undersill

Slight leak on mid to rear section of exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,135 miles

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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A11 VTB is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 30,754 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 A11 VTB, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 VTB registered?

A11 VTB is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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