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SAL 1R

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,072 mi
Last recorded39,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 1R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 39,072 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 39,071 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 36,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,077 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 22 May 2023 35,005 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 9 May 2022 33,729 miles

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2021 33,266 miles

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 14 May 2020 32,659 miles

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 30,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,013 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 27,682 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 24,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,786 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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SAL 1R is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SAL 1R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAL 1R?

You can check the full history of SAL 1R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SAL 1R registered?

SAL 1R is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SAL 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 1R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAL 1R have outstanding finance?

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