1987 Aston Martin Vantage 5.3L Petrol · 1 AKG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection in March 2022, where it passed without recorded defects. This follows a failure just one day prior, indicating that a specific mechanical issue was addressed immediately. The transition from a critical failure to a clean pass suggests the owner is responsive to urgent safety requirements, though the vehicle has not been tested for over four years. The mileage data is exceptionally low for a 39-year-old vehicle, showing only an increase of two miles between tests in March 2022. This pattern indicates the car spends long periods in storage or is used strictly for events rather than regular road travel. While low mileage reduces wear on consumables such as tyres and drivetrain components, it increases risks associated with material degradation, perished seals, and fluid stagnation that occurs when a vehicle remains stationary. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear wheel assembly to ensure the bearing repair in 2022 was executed correctly. Given the lack of movement, particular attention should be paid to seized brake calipers, perished rubber hoses, and degraded shock absorbers which often fail due to lack of use. The structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans requires close scrutiny, as long-standing vehicles from this era are prone to hidden corrosion that a basic MOT inspection cannot reveal.