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R400 EJR

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,996 mi
Last recorded41,996 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 EJR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,996 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding towards nsr area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp has a water ingress

Pass 3 May 2024 40,840 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 40,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,506 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 28,183 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 28,183 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,178 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,169 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2014 28,130 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,130 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,514 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 27,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,845 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 26,826 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,753 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

bonnet saftey catch stiff

rear brakes sticking?

Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,538 miles

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,837 miles

Advise,low depth all tyres,front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,395 miles

Advise,front tyres wearing on edges,rear pads low

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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R400 EJR is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 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 R400 EJR, 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 21 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 R400 EJR registered?

R400 EJR is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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