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MV08 CLN

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Yellow Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,531 mi
Last recorded34,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 CLN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 34,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 34,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 34,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 34,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,088 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

lagging nearside front brake, but not excessive

Pass 24 Dec 2019 33,935 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

lagging nearside front brake, but not excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,761 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

markings nearside rear tyre inner wall

slight lagging nearside front brake

Fail 29 Dec 2018 33,748 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

UNABLE TO TEST BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

markings nearside rear tyre inner wall

slight lagging nearside front brake

Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,797 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 22,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,843 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 19,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,941 miles

nearside rear shock absorber unit slightly damp.

Pass 31 May 2011 8,240 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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MV08 CLN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Yellow with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MV08 CLN, 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 MV08 CLN registered?

MV08 CLN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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