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N400 GBR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,229 mi
Last recorded49,229 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 49,229 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 49,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 49,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,556 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,973 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,782 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 37,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,820 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 28,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 16,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,617 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GBR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N400 GBR, 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 GBR registered?

N400 GBR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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