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B609 GGF

1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,146 mi
Last recorded58,146 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante45,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB609 GGF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,084 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,723 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,974 miles

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

nearside rear body support bracket damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,973 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear body support bracket damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,264 miles

nearside rear stiffner link bent , fouling exhaust

wipers sluggish

Fail 3 Jul 2006 50,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 48,057 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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B609 GGF is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 45,534 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 B609 GGF, 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 41 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 B609 GGF registered?

B609 GGF is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B609 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B609 GGF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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