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DRY 7T

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,442 mi
Last recorded14,442 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 7T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 14,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 14,243 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 14,243 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 14,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 14,073 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 14,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 13,873 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,810 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,271 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 13,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,020 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,901 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 12,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 12,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 12,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 12,579 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT

SLIGHT PAINT CHIP ON OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

Fail 31 May 2011 12,573 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT

SLIGHT PAINT CHIP ON OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,807 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 11,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,238 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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DRY 7T 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 75%.

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 DRY 7T, 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 DRY 7T registered?

DRY 7T is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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