2018 Aston Martin Rapide 5.9L Petrol · LC18 MXS

The most recent MOT in May 2025 resulted in a pass but carried advisories for both rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges. This is a concrete sign that these tyres are approaching the end of their safe service life and will likely need replacement soon. A clear pattern emerges around the rear tyres. The 2024 MOT noted they were slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing, and in 2025 the same tyres have progressed to being worn and near the limit. This suggests a gradual worsening of the tyre condition over the last two tests, driven by age and material degradation rather than high mileage. The low recorded mileage of roughly 2,380 per year supports the idea of light or infrequent use. While this may mean less wear on the engine, gearbox, and brakes, it often leads to rubber components stiffening and perishing from prolonged periods of standing—exactly what the tyre history shows. The 2023 headlamp cleaning device failure was a specific issue that was apparently rectified for the pass two days later, with no recurrence since. Beyond the tyres, the MOT history is largely clean, so the main risk centres on the rear rubber. A buyer should first inspect the rear tyres for both tread depth and sidewall cracking or perishing.