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EPF 889V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

2,776 mi
Last recorded2,776 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPF 889V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 2,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 2,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 2,097 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 2,096 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 2,092 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Jan 2019 1,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 1,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 1,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,401 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,040 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,716 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,405 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,510 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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EPF 889V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EPF 889V, 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 EPF 889V registered?

EPF 889V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 26 October 1979.

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The MOT history for EPF 889V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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