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Y88 JWT

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,073 mi
Last recorded67,073 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 JWT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 67,073 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 65,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 59,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,534 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2021 56,298 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,909 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,517 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,600 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

front tyres cracking in tread grooves

rear wheels difficult to rotate to test wheel bearings due to design of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2014 31,600 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

front tyres cracking in tread grooves

rear wheels difficult to rotate to test wheel bearings due to design of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,678 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

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 JWT is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWT, 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 JWT registered?

Y88 JWT is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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