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N400 VBV

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Orange Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,078 mi
Last recorded28,078 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 VBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 28,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,560 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 24,044 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 24,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 22,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 21,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm where legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2021 21,146 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 21,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 17,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 12,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,865 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 9,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 7,730 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,825 miles

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 VBV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Orange with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

N400 VBV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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