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AMZ 4298

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,761 mi
Last recorded40,761 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 4298
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,761 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 32,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 32,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,783 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 30,783 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 27,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,715 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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AMZ 4298 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AMZ 4298, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMZ 4298 registered?

AMZ 4298 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AMZ 4298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMZ 4298 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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