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HIB 653

2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

21,333 mi
Last recorded21,333 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 653
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 21,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 67,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 20,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,567 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 20,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 59,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 19,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 55,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 18,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 17,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil coming from nearside of block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 54,815 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 54,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,738 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,259 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 11,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 9,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,503 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,497 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges tread cracked

front brake discs starting wear pads look low

t/p light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs inner faces deteriating

Fail 21 Jun 2012 23,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs inner faces deteriating

Pass 4 May 2011 18,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,765 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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HIB 653 is a 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 HIB 653, 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 12 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HIB 653 is a 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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