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78 HM

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,361 mi
Last recorded25,361 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 HM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 25,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 24,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 23,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 20,359 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 19,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 19,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 17,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 16,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,226 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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78 HM is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 78 HM, 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 17 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 78 HM registered?

78 HM is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is 78 HM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 HM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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