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STA 12R

1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,991 mi
Last recorded57,991 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage35,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTA 12R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 57,801 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 57,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,428 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 55,594 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 55,581 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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STA 12R is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 STA 12R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was STA 12R registered?

STA 12R is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 December 1987.

Is STA 12R safe to buy?

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