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E168 KDP

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

26,559 mi
Last recorded26,559 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 KDP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 26,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Various slight engine oil / transmission oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,533 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Oct 2024 26,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,522 miles

Slight engine oil leak(s)

Slight imbalance on parking brake performance

Slight oil leak from rear diff unit

Slight transmission oil leak(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 26,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,334 miles

Various slight oil leaks on Rear diff / Engine and Transmission

Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight oil leaks from transmission and axle units

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 26,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,141 miles

center exhaust has been damaged by grounding

Pass 4 May 2016 26,094 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 26,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,919 miles

coolant leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 25,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 4 May 2012 25,892 miles

main exhaust sliencer damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,892 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear outer hub seals leaking grease

engine oil leaks

main exhaust sliencer damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,879 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR OUTER HUB SEALS WEEPING GREASE

VARIOUS SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,717 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH REAR HUBS SEALS WEEPING GREASE

IDLE SPEED SLIGHTLY HIGH

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,590 miles

EMISSIONS VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT COULD BE BETTER ONLY JUST PASSED ON 17%

SLIGHT OIL CONTAMINATION ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE

Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,480 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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E168 KDP is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,255 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 E168 KDP, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E168 KDP is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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