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73 GYL

1991 Aston Martin Virage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,064 mi
Last recorded29,064 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Aston Martin Virage41,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 GYL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 29,064 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive black smoke emitted from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer upper rubber mounting broken

Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer upper rubber mounting broken

Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,559 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all three hoses/all greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting broken (offside)

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,094 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all three hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,021 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 25,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,091 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,164 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,361 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 77,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

park brake just met min limit

Pass 8 May 2015 24,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,104 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,098 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,975 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,782 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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73 GYL is a 1991 Aston Martin Virage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1991 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 41,813 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 73 GYL, 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 35 years old, this Aston Martin Virage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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73 GYL is a 1991 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 5 July 1991.

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