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F706 OVK

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,814 mi
Last recorded64,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 OVK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,667 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 63,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 62,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,607 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 59,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,067 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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F706 OVK is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 F706 OVK, 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 F706 OVK registered?

F706 OVK is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F706 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F706 OVK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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