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J500 RDR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,094 mi
Last recorded50,094 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 RDR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,614 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 49,614 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,707 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 19,333 miles

both side front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,301 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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J500 RDR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J500 RDR, 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 J500 RDR registered?

J500 RDR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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