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T26 MLK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 MLK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 77,011 miles

tpms light one

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,668 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 7 Aug 2020 75,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,172 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,249 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,249 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T26 MLK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 T26 MLK, 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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T26 MLK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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