MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both handbrake cable casings split
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both handbrake cable casings split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads over half worn
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.
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OV55 BBJ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 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 OV55 BBJ, 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 21 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 OV55 BBJ registered?
OV55 BBJ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 November 2005.
Is OV55 BBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 BBJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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