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N504 JNG

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,559 mi
Last recorded53,559 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 JNG
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,280 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 49,280 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 49,280 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Park brake leaver has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Aug 2019 48,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Center mirror is missing

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,219 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 47,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,995 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 43,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,383 miles

very little reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,456 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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N504 JNG is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N504 JNG, 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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N504 JNG is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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