MOT Status
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15,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?
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R1 VTG is a 1997 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1997 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 VTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R1 VTG registered?
R1 VTG is a 1997 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 4 September 1997.
Is R1 VTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R1 VTG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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