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BYN 597T

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,697 mi
Last recorded28,697 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 597T
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 28,308 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 28,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,155 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 28,145 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2015 27,024 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 26,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,514 miles

passenger front tyre is wearing slightly on outside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,433 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres both slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2010 26,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 25,043 miles

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

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

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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BYN 597T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BYN 597T, 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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BYN 597T is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 19 April 1979.

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