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E413 AJC

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE413 AJC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 48,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,010 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,008 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,795 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 46,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,714 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 45,686 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E413 AJC is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E413 AJC, 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 E413 AJC registered?

E413 AJC is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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