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LJ09 GZN

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,690 mi
Last recorded37,690 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 GZN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 34,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,036 miles

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread and perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,537 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights arely give beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS Fault

headlight washers not operating

Pass 15 Aug 2022 31,535 miles

TPMS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

amber TPMS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 28,551 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2019 28,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all four tyres cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,425 miles

front tyres cracking!

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 16,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,425 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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LJ09 GZN is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 LJ09 GZN, 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 17 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 LJ09 GZN registered?

LJ09 GZN is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 GZN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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