MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower pinch bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower pinch bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Bonnet secondary retaining device sticking open
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly damp around timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet, Secondary latch sticking open
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet, Secondary latch sticking open
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Appears close to cords, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp washers not working.
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers. (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary release faulty. (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp washers not working.
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyres wearing low.
Front and Rear brake pads wearing low.
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
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R17 DSB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R17 DSB, 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 R17 DSB registered?
R17 DSB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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