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G1 MCL

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,765 mi
Last recorded12,765 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 MCL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 12,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 12,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 12,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 12,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 12,653 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 12,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 12,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 12,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,435 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 11,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 8,429 miles

LHR tyre has small cut down to cords (not 25mm)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 8,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

LHR tyre has small cut down to cords (not 25mm)

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

Oil leak

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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G1 MCL is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 G1 MCL, 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 17 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G1 MCL is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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