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N400 FAN

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,930 mi
Last recorded42,930 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 FAN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,930 miles

Offside Rear Undertray bolt snapped off

Fail 2 Apr 2026 42,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Undertray bolt snapped off

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 36,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 34,541 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 21,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn and perishing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn and perishing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,388 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 8,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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N400 FAN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N400 FAN, 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 N400 FAN registered?

N400 FAN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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