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SBB 55

1988 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,832 mi
Last recorded6,832 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin Vantage30,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBB 55
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 6,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 6,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2016 6,763 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 6,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 6,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 6,051 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2011 6,016 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside rear inner cv gaiter is split

rear brakes are binding slightly no fault found in rollers

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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SBB 55 is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 30,754 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 SBB 55, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBB 55 registered?

SBB 55 is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 26 July 1988.

Is SBB 55 safe to buy?

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