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RWM 4

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,187 mi
Last recorded91,187 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWM 4
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 91,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 90,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 90,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,865 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 90,850 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,729 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 90,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 89,546 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 89,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,175 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres near 2mm wear markers

exhaust blowing on n/s manifold

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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RWM 4 is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 38,589 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWM 4, 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 37 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 RWM 4 registered?

RWM 4 is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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