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1988 Vauxhall Vantage V12 1.6L Petrol · IAZ 505

IAZ 505

1988 Vauxhall Vantage V12 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 46,812 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VANTAGE V12
Year / Origin
1988
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
Recorded Mileage
46,812 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
1598cc
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IAZ 505 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
  • 46,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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IAZ 505 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 09:36
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Vantage V12 (IAZ 505) between November 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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IAZ 505 Mileage History

  1. 26/11/202246,091 mi
  2. 01/12/202246,135 mi+44 mi
  3. 07/03/202446,433 mi+298 mi
  4. 16/02/202546,574 mi+141 mi
  5. 06/03/202646,812 mi+238 mi

Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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