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RK08 CZZ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,295 mi
Last recorded61,295 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 CZZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,295 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 61,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,421 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 59,417 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

TPMS warning message illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,352 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,282 miles

just passed the emissions test

Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,786 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 49,781 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,837 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,787 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,368 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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RK08 CZZ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RK08 CZZ, 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 RK08 CZZ registered?

RK08 CZZ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is RK08 CZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 CZZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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