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BJ52 MCL

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MCL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,753 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 40,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 38,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,718 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,041 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

small cracks in n/s/f tyre tread

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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BJ52 MCL is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue 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 BJ52 MCL, 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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BJ52 MCL is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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