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UOA 705Y

1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,165 mi
Last recorded31,165 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 705Y
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,165 miles

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

Oil leak ~Engine oil leak~ ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,693 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2008 25,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,803 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 23,803 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UOA 705Y is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOA 705Y, 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.

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What year was UOA 705Y registered?

UOA 705Y is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 November 1982.

Is UOA 705Y safe to buy?

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