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N400 JHL

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,363 mi
Last recorded77,363 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 74,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,288 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 67,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

slight oil leak sump area

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,613 miles

235/40/19 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,227 miles

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)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

engine management light on

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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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N400 JHL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

N400 JHL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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