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R425 PPE

1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,081 mi
Last recorded7,081 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante16,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 PPE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 7,081 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 7,078 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 7,067 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 6,881 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 6,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 6,175 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 5,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 4,562 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 4,520 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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R425 PPE is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,740 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 R425 PPE, 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 28 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 R425 PPE registered?

R425 PPE is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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