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E149 BKM

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,135 mi
Last recorded8,135 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 BKM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,135 miles

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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E149 BKM is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E149 BKM, 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 E149 BKM registered?

E149 BKM is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E149 BKM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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