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LJ61 FVM

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,813 mi
Last recorded27,813 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 FVM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 27,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 27,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 22,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 15,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 10,832 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 10,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 23 Oct 2015 8,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,419 miles

off side front tyre shows signs of cracking between treads

Fail 14 Nov 2014 7,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front tyre shows signs of cracking between treads

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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LJ61 FVM is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 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 LJ61 FVM, 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ61 FVM registered?

LJ61 FVM is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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