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968 ASM

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,776 mi
Last recorded86,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration968 ASM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 86,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 85,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 84,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,711 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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968 ASM is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 968 ASM, 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 968 ASM registered?

968 ASM is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is 968 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 968 ASM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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