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S26 AMV

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,359 mi
Last recorded38,359 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 38,008 miles

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jun 2024 37,471 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,869 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 36,869 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch seized

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,794 miles

Both nearside wheels have had cracks repaired

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 33,778 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside both nearside wheel rims have been repaired

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 32,511 miles

All brake pads 75% worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Both rear tyres worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 31,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,298 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,180 miles

Both nearside wheel rims have been repaired

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,163 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 24,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF Headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,634 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,662 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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S26 AMV is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S26 AMV, 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 S26 AMV registered?

S26 AMV is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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