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E371 CPE

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 CPE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

off side front sill slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,859 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,190 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 60,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake warning light on all time

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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E371 CPE is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E371 CPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E371 CPE registered?

E371 CPE is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E371 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E371 CPE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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