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SBR 99V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,487 mi
Last recorded49,487 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBR 99V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 48,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 47,762 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,665 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,221 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 47,180 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,954 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,924 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,904 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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SBR 99V 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 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 SBR 99V, 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 SBR 99V registered?

SBR 99V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is SBR 99V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBR 99V shows 15 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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