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LAR 10S

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,462 mi
Last recorded20,462 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAR 10S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 20,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

condensation in both head lights

s;ight engine oil leak

tpms light on,rest pressures and cleared fault light

Pass 8 May 2024 19,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 19,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 19,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 19,431 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 19,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 19,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 18,310 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 18,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 17,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 16,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and n/s/r (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,873 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 13,981 miles

LH CAT rattles but operates within spec

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

Fail 4 May 2013 13,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

LH CAT rattles but operates within spec

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LAR 10S is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LAR 10S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAR 10S registered?

LAR 10S is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is LAR 10S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAR 10S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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