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75 PRS

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,311 mi
Last recorded40,311 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration75 PRS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 40,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,616 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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75 PRS is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 75 PRS, 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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What year was 75 PRS registered?

75 PRS is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 75 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 75 PRS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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