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B1 NFS

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,999 mi
Last recorded30,999 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 NFS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 30,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 29,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 29,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 27,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 24,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 23,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,148 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,091 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 21,091 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE CORDS VISABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 19,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 17,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 May 2017 15,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre. (punctured)

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

Pass 19 May 2016 14,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

Pass 22 May 2015 13,875 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 22 May 2015 13,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 16 May 2014 13,261 miles

Front tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 22 May 2013 12,419 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks in the tread.

Pass 21 May 2012 11,293 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 11,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 10,085 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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B1 NFS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B1 NFS, 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 B1 NFS registered?

B1 NFS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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