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RG 980

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,739 mi
Last recorded24,739 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG 980
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 23,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 22,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 22,244 miles

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,219 miles

both front inner arch trim clips/panels slightly loose and fixing hanging out

Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,386 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,725 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,644 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,012 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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RG 980 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RG 980, 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 RG 980 registered?

RG 980 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is RG 980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG 980 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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