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L506 XLR

1993 Aston Martin Virage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,390 mi
Last recorded51,390 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Aston Martin Virage26,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 XLR
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 51,390 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,141 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 50,530 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,294 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,527 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 29 May 2012 49,409 miles

Oil leak

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

diff oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,228 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)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 49,178 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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine missfire 2500 rpm and above

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside washer jet poorly secured in underside of bonnet.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

One ot of the two fuel cap flaps does not open

Pass 28 May 2010 48,834 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 48,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,377 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 47,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,657 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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L506 XLR is a 1993 Aston Martin Virage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 26,655 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 L506 XLR, 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 33 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 L506 XLR registered?

L506 XLR is a 1993 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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