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CYX 5V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,729 mi
Last recorded26,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYX 5V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,729 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 26,729 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 26,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 26,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 25,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,659 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 23,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,638 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,719 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,417 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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CYX 5V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CYX 5V, 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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CYX 5V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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