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V400 DPJ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,343 mi
Last recorded23,343 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 DPJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 23,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 20,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in white grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 18,650 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 21 Dec 2022 16,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 13,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 11,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 10,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,016 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 10,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.079 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .306 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2016 7,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 7,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 5,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 3,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 3,221 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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V400 DPJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc 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 V400 DPJ, 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 V400 DPJ registered?

V400 DPJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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