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R856 KAR

1997 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,382 mi
Last recorded14,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Virage22,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 KAR
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 14,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 12,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 10,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 9,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,068 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 9,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 8,336 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 8,318 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R856 KAR is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 22,297 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 R856 KAR, 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 29 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 R856 KAR registered?

R856 KAR is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R856 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 KAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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