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V50 MCJ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,725 mi
Last recorded52,725 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 MCJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 52,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge - 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 50,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 49,481 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 49,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 42,283 miles

nearside and offside front tyres show slight cracking

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 32,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 25,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,181 miles

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

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

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

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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V50 MCJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc 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 V50 MCJ, 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 V50 MCJ registered?

V50 MCJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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