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E408 GRG

1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,299 mi
Last recorded62,299 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage35,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 GRG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 62,299 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,796 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,619 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,988 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,273 miles

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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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E408 GRG is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 35,064 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 E408 GRG, 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 39 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 E408 GRG registered?

E408 GRG is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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