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R23 MJL

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,816 mi
Last recorded21,816 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MJL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 21,816 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 21,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 19,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,786 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 17,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 12,225 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 10,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 10,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 8,233 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 4,690 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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R23 MJL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R23 MJL, 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 R23 MJL registered?

R23 MJL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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