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TCB 1

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,554 mi
Last recorded12,554 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCB 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 12,554 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 12,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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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TCB 1 is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,255 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 TCB 1, 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 38 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 TCB 1 registered?

TCB 1 is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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