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1988 AM

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,264 mi
Last recorded40,264 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1988 AM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 40,264 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 40,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 38,846 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 38,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,704 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 38,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 38,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,993 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 37,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,651 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 37,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,962 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,942 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,938 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 35,793 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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1988 AM is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,255 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 1988 AM, 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 38 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 1988 AM registered?

1988 AM is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is 1988 AM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1988 AM shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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