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V88 HJW

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,237 mi
Last recorded39,237 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 HJW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 39,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,346 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 36,346 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,578 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 28,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HJW is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 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 HJW, 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V88 HJW registered?

V88 HJW is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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The MOT history for V88 HJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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