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N400 VAM

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 VAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 50,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,884 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 49,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,389 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,558 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 45,297 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,603 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 19,603 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,512 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2011 15,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers & undertray fitted

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 VAM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N400 VAM registered?

N400 VAM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is N400 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 VAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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