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YJ08 HYW

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,878 mi
Last recorded33,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 HYW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,878 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 33,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,352 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,038 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,013 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,726 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,429 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 22,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,345 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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YJ08 HYW is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YJ08 HYW, 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 YJ08 HYW registered?

YJ08 HYW is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 HYW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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