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LJ08 EXO

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,264 mi
Last recorded21,264 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EXO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 21,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 19,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 19,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 18,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 16,857 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 14,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2019 14,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,302 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,334 miles

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

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 EXO is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc 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 LJ08 EXO, 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 LJ08 EXO registered?

LJ08 EXO is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 EXO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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