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RO55 RMR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,001 mi
Last recorded22,001 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 RMR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 22,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 20,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 19,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 18,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 18,041 miles

Offside Rear Service brake pads worn

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear pads low

Nearside Rear Slight leak on shocker

Offside Rear Rear pads low.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,635 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 14,157 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,249 miles

Front brake discs corroding slightly on the inner edge.

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,902 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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RO55 RMR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RO55 RMR, 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 RO55 RMR registered?

RO55 RMR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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The MOT history for RO55 RMR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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