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13 HEF

1987 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7,236 mi
Last recorded7,236 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin Vantage36,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 HEF
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 7,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 7,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 6,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 6,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 6,761 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 6,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 6,518 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 6,518 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 6,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 6,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 3,111 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 3,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 3,085 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 3,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 2,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 2,800 miles

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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13 HEF is a 1987 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 36,686 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 HEF, 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 39 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 13 HEF registered?

13 HEF is a 1987 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is 13 HEF safe to buy?

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