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6 BTB

1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,087 mi
Last recorded24,087 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BTB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 24,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 23,697 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 23,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,405 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 23,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.02 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,082 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 23,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,680 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 22,675 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 22,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,388 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 22,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 21,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 20,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 20,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2012 20,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,882 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 15,179 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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6 BTB is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,565 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 6 BTB, 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 37 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6 BTB registered?

6 BTB is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is 6 BTB safe to buy?

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