CarVerify

Free Car Check

F976 OFG

1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Silver Petrol 5340cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,186 mi
Last recorded5,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 OFG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 5,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 3,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 3,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 2,500 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 2,500 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 2,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 2,325 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 292 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,853 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,843 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,512 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,510 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,090 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 98,090 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,374 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 97,366 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 95,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,280 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,249 miles

all four wheels slight movement with knock on knock off hubs

Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 86,711 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Aston Martin V8 Volante reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F976 OFG is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F976 OFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F976 OFG?

You can check the full history of F976 OFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F976 OFG registered?

F976 OFG is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F976 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F976 OFG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F976 OFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F976 OFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.