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550 V

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,497 mi
Last recorded34,497 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 V
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 34,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 34,188 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 32,666 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,153 miles

all tyres low tread low

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,375 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Virage?

Based on 6,052 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
684
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
brake binding 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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550 V is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Virage fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Virage typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Aston Martin Virage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 550 V registered?

550 V is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is 550 V safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 V shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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