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XSS 88

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

White Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,183 mi
Last recorded38,183 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSS 88
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 38,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 37,364 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 34,579 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 34,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,544 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 29,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 28,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 28,131 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 28,117 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 27,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 26,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,851 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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XSS 88 is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in White with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 XSS 88, 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 17 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 XSS 88 registered?

XSS 88 is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is XSS 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSS 88 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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