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54 JAB

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,876 mi
Last recorded41,876 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante29,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 JAB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 41,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 38,364 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 35,534 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,368 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 32,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside rear exhaust knocking on rear subframe

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,692 miles

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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54 JAB is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Gold with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,282 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 54 JAB, 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 40 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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54 JAB is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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