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D18 AML

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,843 mi
Last recorded49,843 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 47,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,007 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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D18 AML is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 27,866 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D18 AML, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D18 AML registered?

D18 AML is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is D18 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 AML shows 8 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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