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E8 RWC

1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Maroon Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,338 mi
Last recorded3,338 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto44,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 RWC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 3,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 2,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 2,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 1,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,169 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 95,134 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,003 miles

n/s front jacking point is corroded & holed but is not in prescribed area or effecting steering & braking

oil leak on engine

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2013 84,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front jacking point is corroded & holed but is not in prescribed area or effecting steering & braking

oil leak on engine

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,913 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 75,859 miles

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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E8 RWC is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Maroon with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E8 RWC, 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 E8 RWC registered?

E8 RWC is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E8 RWC safe to buy?

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