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N551 CCF

1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage32,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 CCF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres aged/over 10 years old

Fail 28 Jul 2017 85,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear both rear brake discs badly rusted on inner face

Rear exhaust mountings starting to perrish

throttle cable burnt on exhaust

Pass 31 May 2016 83,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc rusting on inner face

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

Offside Rear brake disc rusting on inner face

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to crack

throttle cable outer sleeve is split (under bonnet)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,727 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,537 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,537 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,962 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 75,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,100 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT SHOCK SOFT

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND RUSTY

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,484 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,984 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N551 CCF is a 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 32,019 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 N551 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 31 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N551 CCF is a 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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