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26 FL

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,398 mi
Last recorded117,398 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 FL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,398 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,149 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 90,382 miles

Offside Front wheel repaired

Offside Rear wheel repaired

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,955 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 77,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section in between catalytict convers (clamps broken and loose) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Front Inner surfaces of front discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,137 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 66,137 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,463 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,433 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,462 miles

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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26 FL is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 26 FL, 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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What year was 26 FL registered?

26 FL is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 26 FL safe to buy?

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