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SW07 MON

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,220 mi
Last recorded65,220 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 MON
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 65,220 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 65,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 64,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,330 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 59,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Parking brake caliper pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 56,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,703 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge of tread and cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,721 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,567 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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SW07 MON is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SW07 MON, 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 SW07 MON registered?

SW07 MON is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SW07 MON safe to buy?

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