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M26 AMV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,775 mi
Last recorded51,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 51,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 50,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 49,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 48,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pad approx 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 47,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 43,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,425 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,084 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 40,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 18,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,063 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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M26 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M26 AMV, 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 M26 AMV registered?

M26 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is M26 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 AMV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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