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1 SAD

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,826 mi
Last recorded20,826 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SAD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 20,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 20,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,391 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 20,144 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 20,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 20,133 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,582 miles

No ABS fitted to vehicle

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 19,402 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

HID headlamp coversion fitted to vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 18,121 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 18,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 17,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,756 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005

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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1 SAD is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 27,866 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 1 SAD, 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 38 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 1 SAD registered?

1 SAD is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is 1 SAD safe to buy?

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