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N222 AML

1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,193 mi
Last recorded39,193 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage31,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,168 miles

handbrake has only just met the required limit.

long handbrake lever travel.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,168 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,483 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,483 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,428 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N222 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N222 AML, 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 N222 AML registered?

N222 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N222 AML safe to buy?

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