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V16 RFF

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 RFF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,610 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 40,631 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 31,933 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,695 miles

Advise parking brake travel

Pass 21 Feb 2019 29,566 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort lower effort

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,566 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,153 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,176 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,747 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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V16 RFF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V16 RFF, 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 V16 RFF registered?

V16 RFF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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