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HFG 124T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 7003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 124T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,003cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,556 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 67,540 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,340 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,286 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,342 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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HFG 124T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 7,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFG 124T, 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 HFG 124T registered?

HFG 124T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is HFG 124T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 124T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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