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J99 EAL

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,232 mi
Last recorded39,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 EAL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 39,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,694 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 37,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,506 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,869 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,490 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 21,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2010 16,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,378 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 11,378 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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J99 EAL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 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 J99 EAL, 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 20 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 J99 EAL registered?

J99 EAL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is J99 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 EAL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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