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J14 SLM

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,073 mi
Last recorded38,073 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 SLM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 36,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,084 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs and rear brakes sticking slight

Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 28,452 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 28,452 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,065 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 25,065 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,647 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 22,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 19,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,031 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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J14 SLM is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 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 J14 SLM, 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 SLM registered?

J14 SLM is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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