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DRC 48

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,126 mi
Last recorded43,126 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRC 48
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,126 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 43,063 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,927 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2020 42,691 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,449 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,985 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 41,985 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 41,964 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,526 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 41,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,187 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 41,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,991 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 40,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,727 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,563 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system slightly damamged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,348 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,196 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DRC 48 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 79.2%.

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 DRC 48, 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 DRC 48 registered?

DRC 48 is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is DRC 48 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRC 48 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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