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BWT 375X

1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,311 mi
Last recorded50,311 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante37,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 375X
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,311 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n\s\r drive shaft gaiter perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,632 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,781 miles

Washers weak.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,549 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,212 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 39,212 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,720 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 37,630 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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BWT 375X is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 37,434 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 BWT 375X, 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 45 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 BWT 375X registered?

BWT 375X is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 8 October 1981.

Is BWT 375X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWT 375X shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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