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V888 KGB

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,098 mi
Last recorded36,098 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 KGB
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 36,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 36,036 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 35,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 34,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 33,441 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 33,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,913 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,843 miles

tyres getting worn

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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V888 KGB is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V888 KGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V888 KGB registered?

V888 KGB is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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