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G498 TYT

1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,129 mi
Last recorded32,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 TYT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 32,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 30,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 19,669 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 29,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,203 miles

Nearside headlamp lens starting to lose silvering

Offside headlamp lens starting to lose silvering

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,965 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 21,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,726 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 21,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,209 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 20,816 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,802 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 20,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2010 20,318 miles

front tyres perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 30 May 2009 19,988 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,731 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 18,271 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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G498 TYT is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G498 TYT, 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 G498 TYT registered?

G498 TYT is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G498 TYT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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