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PFE 9

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,474 mi
Last recorded33,474 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFE 9
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 33,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 31,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 29,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 26,580 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 26,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,734 miles

rear footbrake pads wearing low

traction control/electronic stability control light on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 11,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear footbrake pads wearing low

traction control/electronic stability control light on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,727 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 6,950 miles

Oil leak

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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PFE 9 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc 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 PFE 9, 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 PFE 9 registered?

PFE 9 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is PFE 9 safe to buy?

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