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V4 PES

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,327 mi
Last recorded29,327 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 PES
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 29,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 29,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 27,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,044 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 25,044 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,590 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 21,590 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,524 miles

N/S/R shock absorber slightly damp with oil.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,337 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,070 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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V4 PES 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 81.3%.

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 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 V4 PES, 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 V4 PES registered?

V4 PES is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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