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E430 JPG

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121 mi
Last recorded121 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 JPG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 121 miles

New odometer fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,972 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,368 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,339 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inners off tread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,389 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 70,792 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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E430 JPG is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E430 JPG, 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 E430 JPG registered?

E430 JPG is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E430 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E430 JPG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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