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N840 HTM

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,406 mi
Last recorded11,406 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 HTM
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 11,406 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 11,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 11,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 11,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 11,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 10,762 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 10,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,055 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 10,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,945 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,814 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 8,732 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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N840 HTM is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N840 HTM, 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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N840 HTM is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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