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N120 LBM

1996 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,220 mi
Last recorded74,220 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V869,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 LBM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 74,163 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,796 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,360 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,359 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,887 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,789 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 62,785 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,897 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 58,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,683 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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N120 LBM is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,061 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N120 LBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N120 LBM registered?

N120 LBM is a 1996 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N120 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 LBM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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