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G1 AMV

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,131 mi
Last recorded52,131 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,165 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 50,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,644 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,180 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,878 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,879 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,700 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 43,700 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 40,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,523 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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G1 AMV is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 38,589 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 G1 AMV, 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 37 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 G1 AMV registered?

G1 AMV is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 September 1989.

Is G1 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 AMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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