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D248 CPD

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,698 mi
Last recorded28,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 CPD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 28,698 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 28,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,367 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,276 miles

N/S & O/S fuel cap seals perishing

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,687 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 26,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,196 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 25,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,980 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust leak flex joint

Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,692 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust leak flex joint

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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D248 CPD is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D248 CPD, 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 D248 CPD registered?

D248 CPD is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for D248 CPD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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