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CHA 77S

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,258 mi
Last recorded74,258 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 77S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,469 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,469 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,430 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,971 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,971 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,922 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,232 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 62,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 59,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 59,988 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 58,812 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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CHA 77S is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CHA 77S, 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 CHA 77S registered?

CHA 77S is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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