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23 CHA

1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Bronze Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,377 mi
Last recorded29,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante27,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 CHA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 29,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 29,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,053 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,701 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,127 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

luggage straps to centre of rear seats not complete not tested

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush slightly worn

off side rear lower shock absorber bush slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Incomplete (luggage) straps in centre of rear seats not tested.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Volante?

Based on 4,674 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Stop lamp not working 29
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23 CHA is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Bronze with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 27,454 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 Volante fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 23 CHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Volante typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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23 CHA is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 21 October 1983.

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