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F17 DWS

1991 Aston Martin Virage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,902 mi
Last recorded34,902 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Aston Martin Virage41,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 DWS
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 34,902 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 34,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 34,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 34,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play in lower steering colunm U/J (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 33,585 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on chassis (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,640 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,605 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)

Offside mirror loose but secure

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 14,851 miles

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

battery loose but not insecure

both sides - front of floorpan slightly corroded

nearside wiper smears screen

offside mirror loose but not insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,341 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,098 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,420 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 27,313 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 27,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,745 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 26,745 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from steeringrack boots †

slight play in steeringrack

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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F17 DWS is a 1991 Aston Martin Virage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F17 DWS, 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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What year was F17 DWS registered?

F17 DWS is a 1991 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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