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E591 WCL

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 WCL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,168 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 38,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake reading low

Pass 17 Feb 2023 38,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,188 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 38,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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E591 WCL 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 66.7%.

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 E591 WCL, 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 E591 WCL registered?

E591 WCL is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 December 1988.

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