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FWD 284Y

1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Maroon Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,712 mi
Last recorded24,712 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 284Y
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 22,936 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,893 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,492 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,036 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 16 May 2008 16,347 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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FWD 284Y is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Maroon with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FWD 284Y, 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 44 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 FWD 284Y registered?

FWD 284Y is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FWD 284Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 284Y 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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