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G8 OWL

1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,678 mi
Last recorded26,678 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage32,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OWL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,508 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 26,508 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,399 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight, from around gearbox ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,237 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside bonnet latch seized on arraval

slight oil leak around gearbox

washers poor

Fail 3 Nov 2016 26,229 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside bonnet latch seized on arraval

slight oil leak around gearbox

washers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 25,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid control poor contact but did eventually provide washer fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 25,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,984 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 23,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2007 23,766 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 23,766 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre has split in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,512 miles

tyres getting worn

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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G8 OWL is a 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 32,019 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 G8 OWL, 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 31 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G8 OWL is a 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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