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R547 GCL

1998 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,067 mi
Last recorded40,067 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage37,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 GCL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 40,067 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,137 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,129 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,016 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 35,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,274 miles

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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R547 GCL is a 1998 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 95%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 37,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R547 GCL, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R547 GCL registered?

R547 GCL is a 1998 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R547 GCL safe to buy?

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