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LJ08 EYR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,179 mi
Last recorded33,179 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EYR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,630 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 32,132 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at each end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at each end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,911 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split both ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split both ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,834 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,276 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 27,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,231 miles

near/side front tyre cracking in tread area

off/side front tyre cracking in tread area

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 EYR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

LJ08 EYR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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