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R446 FGP

1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,079 mi
Last recorded22,079 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante16,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 FGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 22,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 21,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 21,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 21,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,598 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,270 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,406 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 20,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 20,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 19,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,008 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2007 13,217 miles

rear foot brake performance slightly low and overall performance just passed at 50%

slight damage to inner wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 12,851 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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R446 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R446 FGP, 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 R446 FGP registered?

R446 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R446 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 FGP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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