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V3 JBK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,557 mi
Last recorded58,557 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 JBK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 58,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,865 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 57,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,237 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 57,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 52,603 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 3 Apr 2019 51,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,049 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,976 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,711 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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V3 JBK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V3 JBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V3 JBK registered?

V3 JBK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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