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Y12 JEN

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 JEN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 48,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,588 miles

extensive under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2024 46,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,576 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,046 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 18 Dec 2014 36,066 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 34,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bad play in off side steering rack inner joint recomend replacement

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bad play in off side steering rack inner joint recomend replacement

Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,858 miles

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,164 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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Y12 JEN is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 Y12 JEN, 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 19 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 Y12 JEN registered?

Y12 JEN is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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