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RX55 YEG

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,760 mi
Last recorded50,760 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YEG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,574 miles

dent in bonnet &crack in bumper grill missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2009 37,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RX55 YEG is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 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 RX55 YEG, 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 21 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 RX55 YEG registered?

RX55 YEG is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is RX55 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 YEG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX55 YEG have outstanding finance?

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