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R26 JJM

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 JJM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 50,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 48,845 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 45,874 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,064 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,064 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,515 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both front tyres wearing on both edges and offside front tyre low on tread

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres cracking

Both front tyres wearing on both edges and offside front tyre low on tread

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,638 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and worn on outer edges

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,638 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and worn on outer edges

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,019 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 38,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear hand brake binding lightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,128 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 24,689 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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R26 JJM is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 R26 JJM, 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 19 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 R26 JJM registered?

R26 JJM is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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The MOT history for R26 JJM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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