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M999 SAB

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,213 mi
Last recorded46,213 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 SAB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 46,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 46,213 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 38,179 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 31,403 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 26,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,190 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,340 miles

Nearside Rear Part of tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Part of tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 12,146 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 12,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,248 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 6,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 6,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,033 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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M999 SAB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 M999 SAB, 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 M999 SAB registered?

M999 SAB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for M999 SAB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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