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A1 AMV

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,625 mi
Last recorded24,625 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 24,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 24,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 24,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 23,999 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2016 23,636 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 23,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,802 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 20,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,708 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 20,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 18,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,250 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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A1 AMV is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A1 AMV, 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 A1 AMV registered?

A1 AMV is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is A1 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 AMV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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