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N90 AMV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,230 mi
Last recorded53,230 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,230 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 50,837 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 50,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,651 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts worn to around a third (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,583 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,311 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 22,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,704 miles

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

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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N90 AMV is a 2008 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 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 N90 AMV, 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 N90 AMV registered?

N90 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for N90 AMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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