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ABW 181L

1987 Aston Martin Vantage

Gold Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin Vantage36,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 181L
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 81,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,495 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 81,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,092 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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ABW 181L is a 1987 Aston Martin Vantage in Gold with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 36,686 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 ABW 181L, 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 39 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 ABW 181L registered?

ABW 181L is a 1987 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is ABW 181L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 181L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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