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IIL 226

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,812 mi
Last recorded60,812 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 226
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 60,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 60,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces pitted; typically from lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,717 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 57,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,627 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 56,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,312 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 53,299 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake shoes (3.5.1g)

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake shoes (3.5.1g)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,373 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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IIL 226 is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 IIL 226, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIL 226 registered?

IIL 226 is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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