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RX08 KFJ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KFJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 84,824 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 84,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 78,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 72,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,282 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,931 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 25,931 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,393 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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RX08 KFJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RX08 KFJ, 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 RX08 KFJ registered?

RX08 KFJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is RX08 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 KFJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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