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J66 FMJ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,448 mi
Last recorded41,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 FMJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 38,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 37,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 34,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges & perished i tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,087 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,531 miles

nearside headlight aim at lowest limit

offside headlight aim at highest limit

Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,471 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 27,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,718 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 13,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 8,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 4,558 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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J66 FMJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J66 FMJ, 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 J66 FMJ registered?

J66 FMJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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