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TGW 197X

1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,353 mi
Last recorded90,353 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGW 197X
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 90,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,594 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 86,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack pinion seal has slight seepage of oil

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,585 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack pinion seal has slight seepage of oil

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,644 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 82,518 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play on top steering column bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,959 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TGW 197X is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TGW 197X, 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 44 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGW 197X registered?

TGW 197X is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 February 1982.

Is TGW 197X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGW 197X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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