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A5 TON

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,768 mi
Last recorded34,768 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TON
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 34,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 32,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 23,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,432 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 29,413 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,264 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,264 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,118 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 22,095 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,257 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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A5 TON is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A5 TON, 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 A5 TON registered?

A5 TON is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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