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WCH 6

1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,357 mi
Last recorded58,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCH 6
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,357 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 58,208 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,867 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 57,525 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,323 miles

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 18 May 2016 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seatbelts slow to retract

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2015 56,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,404 miles

hazard switch intermittant

rack boots slight leak from ends

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 15 May 2014 56,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazard switch intermittant

rack boots slight leak from ends

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 May 2013 55,992 miles

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 16 May 2012 55,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,713 miles

brakes close to minimum efficiency for pass

Pass 25 May 2010 54,053 miles

o/s/r seat belt difficult to retract

Pass 11 May 2009 53,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 53,743 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 53,383 miles

o/s engine mounting split

rack boots slipping on shafts

slight play in steering rack ends and u/j

Pass 14 May 2007 52,692 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2006 52,136 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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WCH 6 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WCH 6, 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 48 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 WCH 6 registered?

WCH 6 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 12 June 1978.

Is WCH 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCH 6 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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