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E379 CPC

1988 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin Vantage30,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE379 CPC
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 78,436 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 78,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 May 2023 78,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 75,089 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,354 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,970 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 68,733 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,630 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 12 Mar 2010 63,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,553 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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E379 CPC is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 30,754 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 E379 CPC, 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 38 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 E379 CPC registered?

E379 CPC is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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