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G870 KPW

1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,918 mi
Last recorded37,918 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 KPW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,222 miles

Advise both rear tyres low on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,755 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,646 miles

Inside treads on both rear tyres are low.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 34,646 miles

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

Inside treads on both rear tyres are low.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,334 miles

balljoint gaitors split

clucth slave cyl.leaking

front brake discs rusty

o/s exhaust mt loose

o/s manifold stud loose

play n/s lower balljoint

tyres worn

Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,309 miles

exhaust damaged

front brake discs getting worn

front tyres getting worn on edge

minor play n/s/f lower susp.n joint

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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G870 KPW is a 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G870 KPW, 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 36 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G870 KPW is a 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G870 KPW 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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