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R29 PUP

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,521 mi
Last recorded14,521 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 PUP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 14,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 13,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 13,157 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 12,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 12,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 12,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,187 miles

Under -trays fitted obscuring some underside componenets

Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,463 miles

Both front tyres are derived of tread on the inner shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished inner edges worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 8,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 5,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 3,058 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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R29 PUP is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 PUP, 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 R29 PUP registered?

R29 PUP is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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