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MCJ 888

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,621 mi
Last recorded26,621 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCJ 888
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 26,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 26,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 25,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,689 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 22,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 21,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 18,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 15,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,850 miles

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)

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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MCJ 888 is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 22,671 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 MCJ 888, 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 14 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 MCJ 888 registered?

MCJ 888 is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is MCJ 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCJ 888 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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