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P954 SWC

1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,143 mi
Last recorded4,143 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage31,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 SWC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2013 4,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 4,100 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 4,090 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 3,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 3,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 3,364 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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P954 SWC is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P954 SWC, 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 P954 SWC registered?

P954 SWC is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P954 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P954 SWC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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