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N474 CCF

1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,870 mi
Last recorded40,870 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage31,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 CCF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,687 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake only just met the 16% limit

Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake only just met the 16% limit

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 33,655 miles

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

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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N474 CCF is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N474 CCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N474 CCF?

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What year was N474 CCF registered?

N474 CCF is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N474 CCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N474 CCF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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