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F864 AEL

1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212 mi
Last recorded212 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 AEL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 212 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 212 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2010 7,781 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 7,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 7,781 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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F864 AEL is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,565 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 F864 AEL, 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 37 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F864 AEL registered?

F864 AEL is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F864 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F864 AEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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