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MPR 398

1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,812 mi
Last recorded60,812 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante45,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPR 398
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 60,812 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 60,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 57,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,526 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 47,525 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,080 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 40,839 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 40,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,192 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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MPR 398 is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 45,534 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 MPR 398, 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 41 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 MPR 398 registered?

MPR 398 is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is MPR 398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPR 398 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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