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238 BBY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,628 mi
Last recorded26,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration238 BBY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 26,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 24,448 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 19,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 16,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 16,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 16,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 15,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 15,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 14,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre starting too deteriate

Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,375 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 11,361 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,587 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,625 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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238 BBY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 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 238 BBY, 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 18 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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238 BBY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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