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E150 JAR

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,924 mi
Last recorded33,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE150 JAR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 33,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 31,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 28,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 28,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,715 miles

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

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

Tyres old

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,697 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,624 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 28,539 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,524 miles

STORED CAR

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,514 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,503 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,490 miles

stored car.

Pass 4 Jun 2007

stored car

Pass 15 May 2006 28,260 miles

Stored car.

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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E150 JAR is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E150 JAR, 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 E150 JAR registered?

E150 JAR is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E150 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E150 JAR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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