MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
n/s sill corroded
n/s/inner sill corroded
all brakes binding slightly
n/s/f inner sill corroded
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
n/s/inner sill corroded
n/s/inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
chassis mostly covered in thick underseal
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Volante?
Based on 4,674 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.
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701 GBD is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 43,737 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 701 GBD, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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701 GBD is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is 701 GBD safe to buy?
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