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L9 BHL

1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,784 mi
Last recorded16,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante16,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 BHL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 16,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 16,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,720 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 10,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,644 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 8,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,374 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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L9 BHL is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,740 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 L9 BHL, 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 28 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 L9 BHL registered?

L9 BHL is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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