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E417 SAV

1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,064 mi
Last recorded35,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage35,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 SAV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,874 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Very slight cracking between tread blocks to L/H/F tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 34,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,196 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,511 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 31,511 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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E417 SAV is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E417 SAV, 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.

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What year was E417 SAV registered?

E417 SAV is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E417 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E417 SAV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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