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AM08 BJM

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,116 mi
Last recorded47,116 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BJM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 47,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,357 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 43,966 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 38,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,298 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Sep 2015 31,926 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 31,860 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,865 miles

Rear brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick in main calipers

Fail 25 Feb 2013 20,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,408 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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AM08 BJM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AM08 BJM, 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 AM08 BJM registered?

AM08 BJM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AM08 BJM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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