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256 AED

1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,998 mi
Last recorded77,998 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante27,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 AED
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 76,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,542 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre 1mm on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre 1mm on inside edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 66,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,339 miles

slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 44,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,767 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 34,150 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,099 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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256 AED is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 27,454 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 256 AED, 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 43 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 256 AED registered?

256 AED is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 12 January 1983.

Is 256 AED safe to buy?

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