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65 CLJ

2004 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests34 (32 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,661 mi
Last recorded26,661 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration65 CLJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

32 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 26,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 27,486 miles

Stickers on windscreen, drivers view unaffected.

Pass 5 Sep 2025 25,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 25,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 27,269 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Stickers on windscreen, these do not obstruct drivers view of the road.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 25,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,949 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Stickers on windscreen, NOT obscuring drivers view.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 26,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Stickers on windscreen, NOT obscuring drivers view.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 24,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 26,452 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 24,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 23,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,074 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,445 miles

nearside front outer brake pad friction material slightly cracked/chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2017 16,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 23,002 miles

nearside front outer brake pad breaking up.

rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,667 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,807 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 6,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,075 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,472 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 14,899 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,499 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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65 CLJ is a 2004 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 65 CLJ, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 65 CLJ registered?

65 CLJ is a 2004 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is 65 CLJ safe to buy?

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