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M 81

1997 Aston Martin Virage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,439 mi
Last recorded25,439 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Virage22,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM 81
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 25,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 25,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 24,700 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 24,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 22,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 22,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slightly dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slightly dim

Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 21,893 miles

Handbrake low.

front tyres low

unable to carry out emissions due to exhaust damaged

Fail 5 May 2016 21,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake low.

front tyres low

unable to carry out emissions due to exhaust damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,380 miles

damage to windscreen

handbrake low readings

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,220 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,220 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 18,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,952 miles

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

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

handbrake lever needs adjusting

possible tracking required

Pass 21 May 2009 17,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,334 miles

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

cut on offside rear tyre side wall

excessive oil leak from rear axle

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 15 May 2006 13,659 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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M 81 is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M 81, 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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M 81 is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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