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E398 PMK

1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,847 mi
Last recorded75,847 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto44,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 PMK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 75,847 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 75,785 miles

Rear Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,015 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 75,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,256 miles

slight exhaust blow from joints

nearside front upper wishbone rear inner bush slight play

offside front lower outer swivel joint has slight play

offside lower 'b' post slight corrosion within 30cm of seat belt mounting

Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to offside lower 'b' pillar within prescibed area of offside front seat belt mounting

slight play in nearside front upper wishbone rear inner bush

slight play in offside front lower outer swivel joint

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 72,838 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s engine mounting broken ;n/s loose

Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,828 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 72,636 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 72,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 72,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 72,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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E398 PMK is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,851 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E398 PMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 39 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E398 PMK is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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