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RAC 66

1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante16,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 66
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 33,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 32,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,216 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,890 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 31,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,825 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,332 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,695 miles

Advanced wear on o/s rack end bush

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,923 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,462 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,698 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

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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RAC 66 is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RAC 66, 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 RAC 66 registered?

RAC 66 is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is RAC 66 safe to buy?

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