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DB55 SJB

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,888 mi
Last recorded30,888 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 SJB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 30,888 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking between treads.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 30,744 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front flexible brake hose rigid pipe sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Not affecting performance. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 30,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 30,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 30,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,298 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,053 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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DB55 SJB is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 DB55 SJB, 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 19 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 DB55 SJB registered?

DB55 SJB is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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The MOT history for DB55 SJB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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