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AUW 660T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,981 mi
Last recorded5,981 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUW 660T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 5,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 3,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 3,626 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 3,175 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 3,175 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 3,175 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 2,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 1,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 74,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,803 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,005 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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AUW 660T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AUW 660T, 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 AUW 660T registered?

AUW 660T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is AUW 660T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUW 660T shows 18 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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