1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 5.3L Petrol · E408 GRG
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (5.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 64,334 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E408 GRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 64,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E408 GRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (E408 GRG) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
E408 GRG Mileage History
- 05/10/202260,289 mi
- 27/09/202360,666 mi+377 mi
- 03/10/202461,598 mi+932 mi
- 02/10/202562,299 mi+701 mi
- 07/10/202664,334 mi+2,035 mi
Average of roughly 1,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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