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N400 NBR

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,799 mi
Last recorded45,799 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 NBR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 45,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 43,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,868 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 34,856 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 34,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 34,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 31,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 26,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,549 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 22,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 14,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 9,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 8,618 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,903 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 6,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 4,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,137 miles

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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N400 NBR is a 2009 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 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 NBR, 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 17 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 NBR registered?

N400 NBR is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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