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V12 VJR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,310 mi
Last recorded67,310 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VJR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,258 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 47,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 37,191 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 19 May 2017 30,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 25,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 22,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,578 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 20,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,393 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 3,356 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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V12 VJR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V12 VJR, 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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V12 VJR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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