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R1 VTG

1997 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,112 mi
Last recorded15,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Vantage11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 15,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 15,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 14,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 14,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 14,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 14,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 13,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 12,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 12,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011

slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Fail 19 Sep 2011 7,993 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 7,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,933 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 7,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 7,924 miles

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?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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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.

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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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