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C22 ULX

1986 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,428 mi
Last recorded58,428 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin Vantage47,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 ULX
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,083 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 57,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,070 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 47,846 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 47,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,747 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 44,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 42,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,689 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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C22 ULX is a 1986 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 47,846 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 C22 ULX, 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 40 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 C22 ULX registered?

C22 ULX is a 1986 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C22 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 ULX 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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