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N123 GJT

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,040 mi
Last recorded63,040 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 GJT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 63,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 59,208 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 59,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring broken on caliper

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

TPMS light "on"

brake warning light "on"

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,185 miles

Front Some surface corrosion to metal ends of flexible brake hoses

Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 41,393 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sightly corroded (inner edges) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2018 38,357 miles

Exhaust heat shielding is loose

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 5 May 2017 33,369 miles

tyres have fine cracking in treads

Pass 5 May 2016 30,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,541 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 23,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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N123 GJT is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N123 GJT, 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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N123 GJT is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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