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LJ59 ELX

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,019 mi
Last recorded31,019 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 ELX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 31,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front caliper union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front caliper union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. Some fluid around sump plug(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 30,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front caliper union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front caliper union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. Some fluid around sump plug(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 29,291 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,573 miles

some surface corrosion to brake discws

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 May 2017 27,296 miles

Nearside Rear deep cut in tread

Pass 24 May 2016 25,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 25,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 23,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,499 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 16,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 16,283 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 14,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Pass 5 Dec 2012 13,015 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and cracking within its tread

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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LJ59 ELX is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ59 ELX, 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.

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LJ59 ELX is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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