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JM02 AMV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,560 mi
Last recorded42,560 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM02 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 42,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 38,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,040 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 34,111 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 32,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,006 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,725 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2011 9,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,438 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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JM02 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JM02 AMV, 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 JM02 AMV registered?

JM02 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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