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HKR 1X

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,362 mi
Last recorded26,362 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKR 1X
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,362 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 23,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 22,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 21,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 20,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 20,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 19,866 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 19,866 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,574 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 18,574 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,409 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,634 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HKR 1X is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HKR 1X, 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 HKR 1X registered?

HKR 1X is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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