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D589 DPM

1987 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,155 mi
Last recorded81,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin Vantage36,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD589 DPM
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,978 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring has corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,955 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 78,949 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,889 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,209 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 75,853 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 75,853 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 71,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,407 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 70,399 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 67,767 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake ferrule insecure. LOCKNUT MISSING.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 63,133 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 63,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D589 DPM is a 1987 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D589 DPM, 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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D589 DPM is a 1987 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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