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SLT 1V

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,746 mi
Last recorded67,746 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLT 1V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,746 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,750 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,135 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,682 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 47,647 miles

Seat belt stitching badly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,142 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,121 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,467 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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SLT 1V is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc 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 SLT 1V, 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 SLT 1V registered?

SLT 1V is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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