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E1 WSC

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,211 mi
Last recorded53,211 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 WSC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 53,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 53,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 52,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 51,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 49,461 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Prop Seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,006 miles

Central Front Oil leak gearbox / oil drain plug ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,716 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,539 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,630 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,785 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,785 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,223 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,468 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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E1 WSC is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E1 WSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E1 WSC registered?

E1 WSC is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E1 WSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 WSC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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