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EMV 200V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,450 mi
Last recorded72,450 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 200V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,262 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,639 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,155 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,208 miles

(1)Front tyre treads perished. (2)Corrosion to underbody. Advise treatment.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 68,392 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,494 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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EMV 200V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 43,737 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 EMV 200V, 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 47 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 EMV 200V registered?

EMV 200V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 16 August 1979.

Is EMV 200V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 200V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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