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V88 BAP

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,244 mi
Last recorded87,244 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 BAP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,244 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 82,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,612 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 75,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,727 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 71,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,529 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 69,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,180 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,050 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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V88 BAP is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V88 BAP, 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 V88 BAP registered?

V88 BAP is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is V88 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 BAP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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