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G436 XLO

1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 XLO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,944 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,942 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 63,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 61,977 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 61,975 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,639 miles

signs of oil and power steering fluid leaks

slight play in nearside front suspension

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,597 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 53,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 52,325 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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G436 XLO is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,565 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 G436 XLO, 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 37 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G436 XLO registered?

G436 XLO is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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