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H490 YYY

1990 Aston Martin Virage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,867 mi
Last recorded14,867 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Aston Martin Virage32,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 YYY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 14,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 14,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,929 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s , tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,849 miles

Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,838 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Hand brake travel high.

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,544 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 68,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres inner and outter treads wearing low.

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

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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H490 YYY is a 1990 Aston Martin Virage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1990 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,906 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 H490 YYY, 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 36 years old, this Aston Martin Virage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H490 YYY is a 1990 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 2 October 1990.

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