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E821 OVN

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,951 mi
Last recorded24,951 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 OVN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 24,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 24,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 23,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 23,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,905 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 23,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyres damaged on outer sidewall and cracking in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,531 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 23,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,052 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,907 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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E821 OVN is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E821 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E821 OVN registered?

E821 OVN is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E821 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E821 OVN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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