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NHM 742X

1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,066 mi
Last recorded25,066 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante63,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHM 742X
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 25,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 25,026 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 25,024 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 24,876 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in retracted position (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark slight oil leak and more effective one side (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 24,845 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,604 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 24,580 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 24,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 24,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,263 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,477 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,969 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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NHM 742X is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,886 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 NHM 742X, 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 44 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 NHM 742X registered?

NHM 742X is a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is NHM 742X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHM 742X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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