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AVG 149S

1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,005 mi
Last recorded6,005 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 149S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 6,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 3,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,224 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,856 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,996 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 82,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 76,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,238 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 74,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 73,339 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,997 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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AVG 149S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVG 149S, 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 48 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 AVG 149S registered?

AVG 149S is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for AVG 149S shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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