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R469 KAB

1998 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,035 mi
Last recorded17,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 KAB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 17,035 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 17,034 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 16,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 16,953 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 16,892 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 16,892 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,660 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 16,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,194 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 14,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 13,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,405 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 12,390 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play on offside steering rack end balljoint

Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,153 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,085 miles

parking brake just in limits

Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,289 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 10,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,672 miles

your car has only just passed the parking brake test

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 7,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 5,554 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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R469 KAB is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R469 KAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R469 KAB registered?

R469 KAB is a 1998 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R469 KAB safe to buy?

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