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R444 TLF

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Orange Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,957 mi
Last recorded63,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 TLF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 63,957 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,913 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,398 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 58,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,732 miles

Both Wiper Blades Split

N/S/F Tyre Cracked Around Circumference of Tread Base

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,707 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front to Rear Brake Ferrules Excessively Corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both Wiper Blades Split

N/S/F Tyre Cracked Around Circumference of Tread Base

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,302 miles

Nearside front tyre "cracking" around the circumference of the tread base.

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,669 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,589 miles

Age crack's in front tyre's

Driver's seat belt starting to fray slighty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspect N/S/R tyre been repaired

Pass 30 May 2012 48,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,013 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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R444 TLF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Orange with a 4,282cc 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 R444 TLF, 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 R444 TLF registered?

R444 TLF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for R444 TLF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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