MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads close to1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
sill covers & undertray fitted
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
sill covers & undertray fitted
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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61 MEL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 61 MEL, 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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How do I check the history of 61 MEL?
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What year was 61 MEL registered?
61 MEL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 May 2008.
Is 61 MEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for 61 MEL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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