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N181 XRJ

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,789 mi
Last recorded28,789 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 XRJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,789 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,172 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 27,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N181 XRJ is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,831 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 N181 XRJ, 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 30 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 N181 XRJ registered?

N181 XRJ is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N181 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 XRJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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