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NIJ 838

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,840 mi
Last recorded20,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 838
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 20,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 20,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 20,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,257 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 19,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 19,242 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2015 17,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,225 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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NIJ 838 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NIJ 838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIJ 838 registered?

NIJ 838 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is NIJ 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIJ 838 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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