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J4 RGU

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,408 mi
Last recorded17,408 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RGU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 17,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 16,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 15,993 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 15,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 13,191 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 12,885 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 12,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 11,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 10,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 9,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 9,401 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,450 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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J4 RGU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 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 J4 RGU, 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 18 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 J4 RGU registered?

J4 RGU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is J4 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 RGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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