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E608 KYH

1988 Aston Martin Vantage

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,421 mi
Last recorded37,421 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin Vantage30,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 KYH
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 37,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 35,735 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,246 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,252 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,429 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 22,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,578 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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E608 KYH is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E608 KYH, 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 E608 KYH registered?

E608 KYH is a 1988 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E608 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E608 KYH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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