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HOW 3R

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 3R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 73,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,585 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 70,579 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise only, as vehicle is pre 2012: TPMS faulty.

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

Vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front very slight play at offside track rod at rack

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under tray s fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,864 miles

tyre pressure monitor indicates fault

Fail 20 Dec 2013 49,864 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tyre pressure monitor indicates fault

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,473 miles

both front tyres cracking/perishing in tread & wearing off on both edges very close to minimum legal requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,849 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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HOW 3R is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HOW 3R, 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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HOW 3R is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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