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FYT 358V

1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56 mi
Last recorded56 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante48,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 358V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 56 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 21 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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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FYT 358V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,659 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 358V, 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 46 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 358V registered?

FYT 358V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is FYT 358V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYT 358V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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