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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 5,340 cc

JMB 5MOT history

JMB 5 is a blue petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 12 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
41,960 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
94 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JMB 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,340 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

JMB 5 was last recorded at 41,960 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,959 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
94 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 41,960 miles
  • 2021 – 41,959 miles
  • 2017 – 41,959 miles
  • 2015 – 41,950 miles
  • 2012 – 41,950 miles
  • 2011 – 41,929 miles
  • 2010 – 41,700 miles
  • 2009 – 41,140 miles
  • 2006 – 40,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,960 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    740744895574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    103332132693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,959 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    294966865526
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass41,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    778085945483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,959 miles (+9)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    824100054666
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass41,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    538191535158
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail41,950 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    269423015190
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail41,950 miles (+2)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    859278292271
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail41,948 miles (+19)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,948 miles
    Test number
    387825132405
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  10. Pass41,929 miles (+229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    707611061166
    • NotePARKING BRAKE COULD BE BETTER !

  11. Pass41,700 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    452768660110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak n/s of engine

  12. Fail41,700 miles (+560)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    783008660143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak n/s of engine

  13. Pass41,140 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,140 miles
    Test number
    682187879141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,113 miles (+733)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    652660099076
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    210916946356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about JMB 5

What vehicle is registration JMB 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JMB 5 on a blue petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 12 Jan 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JMB 5 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JMB 5 expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JMB 5?
The MOT on JMB 5 expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JMB 5 done?
JMB 5 was recorded at 41,960 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 94 miles a year.
Has JMB 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JMB 5 has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on JMB 5 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on JMB 5 find?
JMB 5 passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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