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P600 RCD

1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,636 mi
Last recorded71,636 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage31,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 RCD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 69,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,265 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,246 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,375 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie bar has verticle movement when on full lock ? ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,693 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,597 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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P600 RCD is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P600 RCD, 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 P600 RCD registered?

P600 RCD is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P600 RCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P600 RCD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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