Well-kept Japanese import, now registered on UK plates
MOT valid until 29th September 2027 with no advisories
Recently serviced by Aston Martin Hatfield (October 2026)
The vendor describes the overall condition as very good
Grey exterior with beige leather and wood trim interior
The Appeal
The Rapide S was a radical car for Aston Martin. A four-door grand tourer, its first since the Lagonda, combining the marque's signature 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 with genuine four-seat accommodation. With around 550 bhp delivered through an 8-speed Touchtronic III gearbox to the rear wheels, it offers levels of performance and refinement few rivals can match.
This right-hand drive example was first registered in Japan in September 2014 and has since been imported to the UK, where it now sits on UK plates. Finished in grey over beige leather with wood trim, the odometer shows just 42,700 miles. The vendor reports very few exterior marks and no signs of the bubbling or corrosion that can affect Aston Martins of this generation. Inside, the vendor states the cabin presents well, and the instrument cluster has been reconfigured to MPH and English by Aston Martin Hatfield. Holding a valid (advisory-free) MOT until September 2027, this Rapide S is well placed for those seeking Aston Martin's four-door grand tourer.image.png1.67 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 42,700 miles (indicated; consistent with 68,527 km recorded at Japanese auction)
Country of registration: Japan (now registered on UK plates)
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 29 September 2027
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