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WEZ 550

1996 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

42,439 mi
Last recorded42,439 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 550
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 42,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 41,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 40,681 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 38,748 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,622 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 38,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

smell of fuel in cabin

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 38,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,844 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 37,358 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 37,157 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,444 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 33,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,623 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,387 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 30,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front brake hose sleeve rubbing on suspension on locks

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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WEZ 550 is a 1996 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WEZ 550, 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 30 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEZ 550 registered?

WEZ 550 is a 1996 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is WEZ 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEZ 550 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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