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JCA 4N

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,884 mi
Last recorded19,884 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCA 4N
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 19,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,137 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,888 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,585 miles

Oil leak

near-side rear tyre cracking

off-side rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2015 17,583 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

near-side rear tyre cracking

off-side rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,634 miles

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2011 16,627 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off/side rear tyre cracking

near/side front tyre cracking

near/side rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,037 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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JCA 4N is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,398 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 JCA 4N, 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 39 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 JCA 4N registered?

JCA 4N is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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