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YJ55 FBV

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,381 mi
Last recorded84,381 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 FBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,789 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,505 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,121 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 41,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 33,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,618 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,117 miles

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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YJ55 FBV is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 FBV, 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 21 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 YJ55 FBV registered?

YJ55 FBV is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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