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C1 AMV

1997 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,693 mi
Last recorded40,693 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Virage22,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 40,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,243 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 40,242 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 35,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 31,409 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)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,282 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 31,223 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 30,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,490 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 18,028 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.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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C1 AMV is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C1 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 C1 AMV registered?

C1 AMV is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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