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FJ58 JGU

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,158 mi
Last recorded49,158 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 JGU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 49,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,693 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 10 May 2017 42,453 miles

Nearside Front crack in inner wheel rim

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays /covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 42,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays /covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,236 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 42,236 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 31,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,363 miles

front flex hoses ferrules greased

sill covers & undertray fitted

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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FJ58 JGU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ58 JGU, 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 FJ58 JGU registered?

FJ58 JGU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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