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73 AM

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,366 mi
Last recorded71,366 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 AM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 70,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 67,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 66,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,532 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,323 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,939 miles

tape on both headlights stright line ok

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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73 AM is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 73 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 73 AM registered?

73 AM is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 73 AM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 73 AM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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