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BIL 7479

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,070 mi
Last recorded31,070 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 7479
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 30,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 30,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 26,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 26,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 26,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,952 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,069 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 1 Apr 2011 22,025 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,111 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,017 miles

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

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,495 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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BIL 7479 is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,398 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 BIL 7479, 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 39 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 BIL 7479 registered?

BIL 7479 is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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The MOT history for BIL 7479 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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