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RK08 JJE

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,989 mi
Last recorded27,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JJE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 27,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 27,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 27,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 26,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 23,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 23,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 22,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes into both front calipers are corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes into both front calipers are corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 20,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 20,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,828 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 JJE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JJE, 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 JJE registered?

RK08 JJE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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