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S1 AMV

1998 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,872 mi
Last recorded40,872 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage37,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 40,872 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 40,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 40,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,668 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 40,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,629 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,335 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,125 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,845 miles

rust bleed seen coming from anti roll bar link on nearside front

rust bleed seen coming from nearside top suspension arm bush

Fail 19 Jun 2013 38,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rust bleed seen coming from anti roll bar link on nearside front

rust bleed seen coming from nearside top suspension arm bush

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,656 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,786 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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S1 AMV is a 1998 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S1 AMV, 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 S1 AMV registered?

S1 AMV is a 1998 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S1 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 AMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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