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F243 JUE

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,755 mi
Last recorded28,755 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 JUE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,755 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 26,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,563 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 25,589 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 25,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 25,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,583 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,356 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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F243 JUE is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F243 JUE, 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 F243 JUE registered?

F243 JUE is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F243 JUE safe to buy?

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