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D968 ENH

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Maroon Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,374 mi
Last recorded52,374 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante29,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 ENH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,374 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 52,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 51,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 50,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,328 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,319 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,458 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,355 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,250 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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D968 ENH is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Maroon with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,282 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 D968 ENH, 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 40 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 D968 ENH registered?

D968 ENH is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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