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E601 KYH

1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,063 mi
Last recorded48,063 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto44,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE601 KYH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 48,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 47,505 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,478 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 47,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 47,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,458 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 47,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,738 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,726 miles

Rear hubs have a secondary set of holes drilled in them to accommodate different stud spacing of new wheels

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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E601 KYH is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E601 KYH, 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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What year was E601 KYH registered?

E601 KYH is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E601 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E601 KYH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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