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AMV 8T

1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,638 mi
Last recorded23,638 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMV 8T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 23,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 23,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 23,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,408 miles

STORED CAR

Fail 3 Apr 2012 23,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

STORED CAR

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,665 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 21,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 21,773 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 19,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,437 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,189 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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AMV 8T is a 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AMV 8T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AMV 8T?

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What year was AMV 8T registered?

AMV 8T is a 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is AMV 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMV 8T shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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