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NOY 218V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,406 mi
Last recorded50,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOY 218V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,406 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 50,342 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,597 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,593 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,388 miles

gearbox rear seal weeping

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,182 miles

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,913 miles

engine oil leak from oil temp sensor

gearbox oil leak from rear oil seal

Fail 2 Apr 2007 48,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise; o/r chassis starting to corrored.[blister}

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,335 miles

advise; o/r chassis starting to corrored.[blister}

Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,135 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 48,092 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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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NOY 218V is a 1979 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 69.2%.

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 NOY 218V, 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 NOY 218V registered?

NOY 218V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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