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VAN 749E

1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,119 mi
Last recorded63,119 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage50,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 749E
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 63,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 62,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 62,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,530 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,771 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,263 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering pulls to the nearside slightly when braking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VAN 749E is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 50,746 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 VAN 749E, 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 40 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 VAN 749E registered?

VAN 749E is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for VAN 749E shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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