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L865 HUV

1994 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,633 mi
Last recorded42,633 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Aston Martin Virage35,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 HUV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,633 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,625 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 42,625 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 42,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under body components rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,547 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 42,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,269 miles

N/S & O/S side panels corroding (Holed)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,078 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,596 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 41,589 miles

Brake performance not tested all brakes binding vehicle over heating (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,108 miles

2x pipes hanging down at front nearside of engine

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

engine check light on

Fail 9 Jul 2015 41,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2x pipes hanging down at front nearside of engine

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

engine check light on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,322 miles

Rear of both front wheel housings corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear of both front wheel housings corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,887 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,638 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F Brake caliper retaining pin worn

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,695 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both steering rack gaiters are perished and will soon split

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,211 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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L865 HUV is a 1994 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1994 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,910 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 L865 HUV, 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 32 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 L865 HUV registered?

L865 HUV is a 1994 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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