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N138 LAT

1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,350 mi
Last recorded17,350 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage31,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 LAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 17,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 17,130 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 16,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 16,703 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,574 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber starting to perish but supporting system

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,502 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting split but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

left hand rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,341 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 15,341 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 14,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 12,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 10,521 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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N138 LAT is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 31,495 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 N138 LAT, 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 30 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 N138 LAT registered?

N138 LAT is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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