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Y88 CHS

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,185 mi
Last recorded44,185 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 CHS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system showing fault

Pass 7 Apr 2023 43,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 43,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,113 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 19,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,760 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,250 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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Y88 CHS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y88 CHS, 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.

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What year was Y88 CHS registered?

Y88 CHS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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