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F727 UHD

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,711 mi
Last recorded45,711 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF727 UHD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 45,711 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 45,325 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 45,040 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 45,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,567 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,980 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 35,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,040 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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F727 UHD is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F727 UHD, 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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F727 UHD is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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