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RU55 ZAM

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 ZAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

handbrake just met performance may need attention shortly

Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 97,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,908 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,685 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,401 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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RU55 ZAM is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 RU55 ZAM, 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 19 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 RU55 ZAM registered?

RU55 ZAM is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 August 2007.

Is RU55 ZAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 ZAM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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