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E605 XMJ

1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,808 mi
Last recorded18,808 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage35,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE605 XMJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 18,808 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 18,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 18,433 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 17,973 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 17,629 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 16,491 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 15,278 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake light displayed on dashboard

dampness at pionion area of steering rack,but not any leaks on test

exhaust system has leak of gases,but not excess at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 14,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,240 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns headlight requires attention

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,653 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,639 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 13,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hand brake warning on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 11,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 11,509 miles

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

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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E605 XMJ is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E605 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E605 XMJ registered?

E605 XMJ is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 November 1987.

Is E605 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E605 XMJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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