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YJ08 JRV

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,202 mi
Last recorded56,202 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 JRV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 55,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 54,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 54,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 53,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,671 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside + nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,370 miles

Nearside Front roadwheel has been repaired with weld at inner section

Offside Front roadwheel has been repaired with weld at inner section

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,174 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

off-side front tyre has minor cracking at main tread area

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre has a nail in its outer wall/outer shoulder

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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YJ08 JRV is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 JRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ08 JRV is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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