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TOM 2E

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,186 mi
Last recorded39,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 2E
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 39,186 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 39,185 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 38,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,968 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 38,499 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 38,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 38,576 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 38,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,354 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,177 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,092 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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TOM 2E is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 38,589 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 TOM 2E, 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 37 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 TOM 2E registered?

TOM 2E is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is TOM 2E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOM 2E shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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