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RKT 290

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,377 mi
Last recorded17,377 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKT 290
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 17,377 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 17,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 17,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 16,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 16,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 15,752 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,391 miles

Under trays fitted to car.

Pass 29 May 2019 14,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 13,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 12,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2016 12,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 10,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 9,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 8,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2011 7,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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RKT 290 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKT 290, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKT 290 registered?

RKT 290 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 25 May 2008.

Is RKT 290 safe to buy?

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