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K872 BUD

1998 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,547 mi
Last recorded58,547 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin Virage27,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK872 BUD
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 58,547 miles

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

advise tyre wear fronts inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise tyre wear fronts inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,958 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,245 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,563 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,894 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr brake pipe clip insecure

water leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,099 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 50,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K872 BUD is a 1998 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 27,793 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 K872 BUD, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin Virage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K872 BUD is a 1998 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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