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E39 OVF

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,408 mi
Last recorded23,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 OVF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,659 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 22,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,649 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,422 miles

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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E39 OVF is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red 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 E39 OVF, 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 E39 OVF registered?

E39 OVF is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E39 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 OVF 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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