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JAJ 398V

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,612 mi
Last recorded72,612 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAJ 398V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,612 miles

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Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,912 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,037 miles

the nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,292 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 43,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 39,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 15,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 15,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine oil leak

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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JAJ 398V is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc 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 JAJ 398V, 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.

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What year was JAJ 398V registered?

JAJ 398V is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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