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STE 2J

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante29,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 2J
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 76,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,205 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,578 miles

Slight lift detected inkingpins

Slight play detected in outer constant velocity joints

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,203 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,018 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 5 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 52,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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STE 2J is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 STE 2J, 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 40 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was STE 2J registered?

STE 2J is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is STE 2J safe to buy?

The MOT history for STE 2J shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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