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P1 AMV

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

6,699 mi
Last recorded6,699 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 6,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 6,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 6,471 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 5,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 4,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 4,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 3,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 3,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 3,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 3,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 3,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 3,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 3,230 miles

Slight oil leak from gear box

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2012 3,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 3,138 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 3,110 miles

o/s fuel cap unable to open

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2010 3,110 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s fuel cap unable to open

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,072 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 3,070 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 3,036 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 2,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 2,814 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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P1 AMV is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P1 AMV, 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 P1 AMV registered?

P1 AMV is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P1 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 AMV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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