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L953 JKN

1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,199 mi
Last recorded32,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 JKN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 32,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,680 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake only just met requirements

tyres old

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,955 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,834 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,202 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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L953 JKN is a 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,424 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 L953 JKN, 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 32 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 L953 JKN registered?

L953 JKN is a 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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