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E554 GMY

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 GMY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,155 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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,948 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,810 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,601 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 22,601 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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E554 GMY is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E554 GMY, 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 E554 GMY registered?

E554 GMY is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E554 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E554 GMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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