MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front washers only one jet working
slight play in offside front steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front washers only one jet working
slight play in offside front steering rack
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Volante?
Based on 4,674 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FYT 205V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FYT 205V, 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 FYT 205V registered?
FYT 205V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 August 1979.
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