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D282 FYL

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Gold Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,522 mi
Last recorded32,522 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 FYL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 32,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,381 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Front upper rearward suspension arm inner bush split not not resulting in movement.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked slightly.

Wiper blades smearing screen when operated.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wiper blades smearing screen slightly when operated

Fail 14 Aug 2023 32,312 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wiper blades smearing screen slightly when operated

Pass 10 Aug 2022 31,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,530 miles

Offside Reverse light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,383 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper rubbers split at the ends.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 31,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper rubbers split at the ends.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,894 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 30,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 28,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 19,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,312 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,303 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 8,085 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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D282 FYL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Gold 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 D282 FYL, 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 D282 FYL registered?

D282 FYL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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The MOT history for D282 FYL 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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