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VO 143

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,912 mi
Last recorded31,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO 143
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 31,912 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 31,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 30,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,626 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 29,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 29,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,956 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,076 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

engine overheating and temp gauge n/w

nearside front upper inner wing corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,031 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,284 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 22,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,467 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VO 143 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO 143, 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 VO 143 registered?

VO 143 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 26 November 1979.

Is VO 143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO 143 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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