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96 RHA

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,586 mi
Last recorded20,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 RHA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 20,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 20,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 18,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 16,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 15,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 13,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 11,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 10,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 8,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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96 RHA is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 96 RHA, 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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What year was 96 RHA registered?

96 RHA is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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