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AYL 650T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYL 650T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,285 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,272 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,952 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sill panels starting to corrode

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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AYL 650T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYL 650T, 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 AYL 650T registered?

AYL 650T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 27 March 1979.

Is AYL 650T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYL 650T shows 5 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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