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J23 AKE

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,900 mi
Last recorded56,900 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 AKE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 56,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,834 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 28 Oct 2022 55,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 55,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,802 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 34,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 13,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,453 miles

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

all brake discs slightly scored and pitted

inner sidewall of offside front tyre has small cut but cords not visable

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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J23 AKE 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 J23 AKE, 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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J23 AKE is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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