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R8 AMV

1997 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,530 mi
Last recorded22,530 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Virage22,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 22,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 22,058 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 22,058 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 20,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2011 15,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,779 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 14,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,363 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,184 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 14,156 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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R8 AMV is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R8 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 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 R8 AMV registered?

R8 AMV is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R8 AMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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