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LJ08 EVK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,346 mi
Last recorded50,346 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EVK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,346 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 50,346 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 48,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 38,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 24,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 12,548 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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LJ08 EVK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJ08 EVK, 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 LJ08 EVK registered?

LJ08 EVK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 EVK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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